English: Meanwhile, recent statements by House Committee on Appropriations chairperson and Ako-Bicol Party List Rep. Elizaldy Co dismissed claims of billion-peso allocations for Bicol, emphasizing a tighter infrastructure strategy.
Filipino: Samantala, pinabulaanan ng pinuno ng House Committee on Appropriations at Ako-Bicol Party-list Rep. Elizaldy Co ang bilyon-bilyong alokasyon para sa Bicol.