You can run, but you can’t hide

As promised, the first criminal cases in connection with the flood control scandal were filed in court yesterday by the Office of the Ombudsman.

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Included in the first batch of defendants is Elizaldy Co, who opted to resign as Ako Bicol party-list congressman rather than face the serious graft-related accusations that could put him away for life, if guilt is established.

With his indictment before the anti-graft court Sandiganbayan, an arrest warrant is expected to be issued soon for Co and his passport canceled. If he is holed out in a country without an extradition treaty with the Philippines, the arrest warrant can be coursed through the Interpol.