Witness: Cash deliveries to Zaldy Co could reach over P1 billion

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A prosecution witness on Thursday said he delivered "commitment fees" or kickbacks amounting to over P1 billion to former House appropriations panel chairperson Zaldy Co of Ako Bicol party-list in eight instances.

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