Red Notice vs. Red Flags: The Zaldy Co Passport Controversy Explained
The Office of the Ombudsman has officially requested the issuance of an Interpol Red Notice and the cancellation of Zaldy Co’s passport, sparking a wave of reactions across the political landscape. The request was filed alongside 17 related cases tied to alleged anomalies in flood control projects and possible graft violations.
On paper, the Ombudsman’s actions appear straightforward — part of an intensified crackdown on corruption. But the political context complicates everything.
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Co has been at the center of controversy ever since he released a series of video statements naming high-ranking officials in alleged budget insertions. His revelations triggered shockwaves in the House, Senate, and public discourse.
And now, as his statements gain traction,
a Red Notice request suddenly enters the scene.
This move raises legitimate public questions:
Why pursue international mechanisms immediately?
Why not prioritize hearing Co’s sworn testimony first?
Is this administrative efficiency — or panic control?
And will the investigation cover all names mentioned, or just the easiest target?
There's no denying this:
A Red Notice prevents free movement, but it also prevents free testimony.
If Co has vital information that implicates powerful figures, restricting his ability to speak publicly could complicate the truth-finding process.
Still, Co remains a respondent — presumed innocent unless proven otherwise.
The investigation must be thorough, fair, and unbiased.
But what the Filipino people want is simple:
Not selective accountability.
Not selective justice.
And definitely not selective silence.
Faith Reflection
Psalm 37:6
“He will bring forth your righteousness as the light and your justice as the noonday.”
No matter how far someone runs —
justice travels faster.
