He said the NBI was given until Feb. 11 to submit the required documents so Interpol could decide on the request. Mallari clarified that the move is part of standard procedure and does not indicate any ruling on the case. Ain’t gonna happen’Co will never agree to “restitution” or return of stolen government funds, his lawyer Ruy Rondain said yesterday. Rondain maintained that the cases against Co were “trumped up.”“We’re quite confident that we can get an acquittal. Rondain also maintained that Co did not send any feelers, contrary to the claim of Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla.

Source: Philippine Star February 06, 2026 16:03 UTC