MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered concerned government agencies to pursue an extradition treaty with Portugal to facilitate the return of former Ako Bicol representative Elizaldy Co, Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla said Tuesday.
In a press conference in Malacañang, Remulla said Co was still believed to be in Portugal and a bearer of a Portuguese passport.
"The President has instructed us to formally apply for an extradition treaty with them even though there is no formal extradition treaty between the two countries," Remulla said.
He added that the government has also coordinated with the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) to request Co’s repatriation.