Ako Bicol party-list Rep. Elizaldy Co appealed to Albay Bishop Joel Baylon to avoid involvement in political issues “especially now that big developments are taking place to fully rehabilitate the basic services of Albay” which he initiated since as chairman of the House Committee on Appropriations.
Co made the appeal as he inspected vital infrastructure projects and assure local leaders that everything is going well in the province.
Among these projects are the ongoing construction of the Coast Guard Academy in Bacacay, Albay, the so-called super health centers, and the “one stop shop” regional government offices in Rawis, Legazpi City, reputedly Albay’s biggest take on aggressively rehabilitating basic services notably water and electricity.
Co, along with officials of the Albay Electric Cooperative Inc (ALECO), also led the ground breaking ceremonies for three 20-megavolt susbstations deemed as a “game-changer” for the province’s stable supply of electricity once completed.
He charged that the people of Albay were denied efficient government services due to false promises, mismanagement, excessive politics, and undue meddling by religious leaders.
Co disclosed that he spearhead the release of a total of P1.1 billion in rehabilitation funds for ALECO and the Legazpi City Water District.
In a press briefing, Co emphasized that the Albayanons would ultimately recognize who is their “real savior” from poverty they suffered over the past years.