DOJ chief off to Prague to work on Co's return - Manila Standard
Source: Manila Standard
Published on: 2026-04-21 14:50
JUSTICE Secretary Fredderick Vida said he was set to fly to the Czech Republic within the week to meet with his counterpart official in Prague for the eventual repatriation of former lawmaker Zaldy Co. Meanwhile, Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary Claire Castro said the government would ensure Co's safety if he returns to the country. Vida noted that the Czech Republic and the Philippines are signatories to the United Nations Convention Against Corruption, an agreement among countries for international cooperation to fight global corruption. The Justice chief will be accompanied during the trip by Chief State Counsel Dennis Chan, to tackle repatriation among other legal options being eyed by the government. "I want to belie allegations that former congressman Co is not in the custody of Czech authorities. I do confirm that it is a fact that he in the custody of the Cze...
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