✈️ MARCOS JR. DECLARES GLOBAL WAR: THE HUNT FOR ZALDY CO’S STOLEN PRIVATE JETS! PRESIDENT VOWS: ‘YOU CANNOT OUTRUN THE REPUBLIC!’ 💸

THE PRESIDENT’S FURY: A NATION SCAMMED

The Philippine government has unleashed an unprecedented international manhunt, transforming the investigation into the colossal Flood Control Projects Anomaly into a geopolitical crisis. At the center of the storm is former Ako Bicol Party-list Representative Zaldy Co, a man now officially branded a fugitive and accused of using assets stolen from the Filipino people to finance his escape.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. addressed the nation with palpable fury, issuing a blistering challenge that echoed a declaration of war against corruption:

“You cannot steal from Filipino people and expect to hide or fly away on your private jets. You have the money to run but you cannot outrun the Republic of the Philippines.”

The gravity of the situation is staggering. Billions of pesos, intended for critical flood control infrastructure designed to protect Filipino lives, were allegedly diverted into “ghost projects,” lining the pockets of a few high-profile officials. Now, the President is determined to recover every single centavo and every asset purchased with that stolen wealth.

THE JET SET ESCAPE: TRACING THE STOLEN WINGS

The investigation has pinpointed Co’s most audacious attempt to evade justice: using his fleet of air assets—helicopters and airplanes—to facilitate his disappearance. The aircraft, registered under his company, Misb Aviation and Development Corporation, are believed to be hidden in two key foreign jurisdictions: Malaysia and Singapore.

President Marcos Jr. has moved swiftly and decisively, issuing a direct, non-negotiable command:

Immediate Coordination: He has tasked the Department of Transportation (DOTR) and the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) to immediately contact their counterparts in Malaysia and Singapore.

Enforcement of Freeze Order: The Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) has already imposed a freeze order on these assets. The government’s priority is to ensure that this order is respected internationally.

The message to the international community is clear: These are not legitimate corporate assets; they are instruments of theft.

“All movement and disposition of these aircraft are strictly prohibited because we need to send a message to all fugitives: you cannot use assets stolen from the national treasury to escape or evade the law.”

The hunt is now on to legally seize these jets and helicopters, stripping the fugitive of his tools of escape and his final symbols of ill-gotten wealth.

THE ADVICE TO FUGITIVES: NO SANCTUARY

The President’s address contained a pointed, chilling warning aimed at all individuals implicated in the anomaly who are currently in hiding:

“Kaya kayo mga apugante, umuwi na kayo. Ang payo ko sa inyo, hindi na kayo turista. Hinahabol na kayo ng batas.” (So to you fugitives, go home. My advice to you is that you are no longer tourists. The law is chasing you.)

This is no idle threat. The coordinated action with foreign aviation and financial agencies indicates that the Republic of the Philippines is prepared to leverage every available legal and diplomatic avenue to ensure that the accused find no safe harbor, transforming the world into a hostile environment for those who stole from the nation.

THE TALLY OF JUSTICE: MONEY BACK ON THE BOOKS

The urgency of the hunt for Co is balanced by a significant, morale-boosting victory in the government’s recovery efforts: the cooperation of former DPWH Engineer Henry Alcantara.

The Department of Justice (DOJ) confirmed Alcantara’s restitution, highlighting the government’s unwavering commitment to financial recovery:

Initial Payment: Alcantara has already returned a staggering PHP 110 million to the government.

Final Commitment: He is slated to return an additional PHP 200 million within two weeks.

This successful recovery is a crucial moment for the investigation, proving that the evidence gathered is strong enough to compel high-level cooperation and the return of massive sums of stolen money. It serves as a clear blueprint for the fate of every other person involved in the anomaly.

The President’s ultimate, unwavering vow underscores the ethical imperative driving the investigation:

“This government intends to bring back every peso, every asset, every person responsible and return it to the Filipino people.”

The flood control scandal has moved past mere investigation. It is now a global chase for justice, a forceful demonstration that in the Philippines, impunity will no longer be tolerated, and that those who steal from the people will lose their wealth, their freedom, and their ability to hide anywhere in the world. The skies are no longer safe for the fugitives; their stolen wings are about to be clipped by the long, determined arm of the Republic.