Manila, Nov. 17 -- The Partido Federal ng Pilipinas (PFP) and the Nationalist People's Coalition (NPC) on Monday said former Ako Bicol Party-list Rep. Elizaldy Co must come home and substantiate his "serious claims" on the alleged budget insertions.

In a statement, Deputy Speaker Ferdinand Hernandez of the 2nd District of South Cotabato said the PFP fully supports Speaker Faustino "Bojie" Dy III's call for accountability and transparency in light of the serious allegations involving Co.

"Mr. Co must come home. It is important to emphasize a basic legal principle: jurisdiction cannot be exercised over someone who refuses to appear. No video recorded abroad can substitute for sworn testimony, cross-examination, and accountability before t...