In an interview with ABS-CBN News’ Karen Davila released Monday, December 8, Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla likened former Ako Bicol Rep. Zaldy Co’s video statements to “artificial intelligence,” noting that the Office cannot yet tell if the said testimonies are true or not. He clarified, however, that Co’s statements are still being utilized in the Ombudsman’s ongoing preliminary investigation to build cases and validate allegations against the individuals he tagged in his alleged 'tell-all' v