President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered transport and aviation authorities to coordinate with counterparts in Malaysia and Singapore to locate two aircraft allegedly tied to former congressman Zaldy Co, reportedly concealed in the two countries.
He vowed that the government will not allow stolen public assets to be hidden overseas to escape accountability.
In a video message on Friday, Nov. 28, Marcos said the aviation assets, reportedly registered under Misibis Aviation and Development Corporation, appear to have been moved abroad to avoid detection.
He emphasized that authorities must act swiftly to ensure these assets cannot be used to evade the law.
The President added that the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) has already issued a freeze order on the aircraft, restricting any movement or disposition.
This measure, he said, underscores the government’s determination to recover public property and prevent its misuse.
“Ang mga pag-aari na helicopter at saka eroplano ay mukhang doon tinatago ni Zaldy Co,” Marcos said.
“Ngunit nagkaroon na ng freeze order ang AMLC… kaya lahat ng galaw at disposisyon ng mga aircraft na ito ay ipinagbabawal,” he added.
Marcos reminded fugitives that state resources cannot be used as escape tools.
“You cannot steal from the Filipino people and expect to hide or fly away on your private jets,” he said.
“You may have the money to run, but you cannot outrun the Republic of the Philippines,” he added.
President Marcos renewed his call on Co and other “fugitives” to return home and face the charges against them.
“Kaya kayong mga pugante, umuwi na kayo!” he said.
“Hindi na kayo turista. Hinahabol na kayo ng batas,” he added. (Argyll Geducos)
