Philippines’ Marcos Orders Swift Arrest of Corruption Suspects

Former Speaker of the House Martin Romualdez
Photographer: Jam Sta Rosa/AFP/Getty Images

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By Andreo Calonzo

November 21, 2025 at 1:24 AM UTC

Updated on

November 21, 2025 at 9:54 AM UTC

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday ordered the swift arrest of individuals allegedly involved in the corruption scandal that has gripped the Southeast Asian nation.

Marcos, in a video posted on Facebook, said arrest warrants have already been issued against resigned lawmaker Zaldy Co and 17 others tagged in the graft scheme.