November 21, 2025 | 5:22pm
MANILA, Philippines — An arrest warrant has been issued against resigned lawmaker Zaldy Co and 17 others, according to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday, November 21.
In a recorded video published on his social media account, Marcos said the Ombudsman has formal charges based on evidence given by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI).
“At ang susunod na hakbang, ay wala nang paligoy ligoy pa, ang ating mga awtoridad, ay syempre ipapatupad na itong mga arrest warrant na. ito Aarestuhin na sila, ihaharap sa korte at pananagutin sa batas,” Marcos said.
(The next steps, there is no more hesitation, our authorities will execute these arrest warrants. They will be arrested, face the court and will be held liable by the law.)
Marcos held up a paper showing the list of people who will be arrested, but a clear copy of the list has yet to be released to the media.
The president thanked the people for their patience, which has now yielded solid developments.
“I started all of this. I will finish it,” Marcos said.
In a statement, the Office of the Ombudsman welcomed the issuance of arrest warrants.
“To the law enforcement agencies whose responsibilities it is to effect the arrests—execute the warrants without delay. Ensure their immediate arrest and bring them before the bar of justice,” the Ombudsman said.
The Department of Justice also said that it was ready to assist the Ombudsman in the exertion of these arrest warrants if needed.
Billions of pesos are suspected to have been stolen in kickback schemes at the DPWH. Several high-ranking officials, including senators, congressmen and secretaries have been implicated in corruption schemes. – With reports from Ian Laqui