Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla says he will travel to France to prevent former lawmaker Zaldy Co from obtaining asylum there. Remulla made the statement during a press briefing, saying his purpose in the trip is to address reports that Co is still in France and is pursuing asylum.
Remulla frames the planned outreach to French counterparts as part of efforts to secure Co’s return to the Philippines, linking the move to ongoing efforts involving international authorities. Philippine outlets report that the trip is intended to persuade counterparts not to grant asylum and to support bringing Co back. One outlet also notes Remulla intends to block the asylum bid during the visit, while another emphasizes the stated goal of convincing French authorities amid Co’s alleged financial crimes.
No source included details on what specific French legal or administrative steps Remulla will request, nor any confirmed decision from French authorities.
