Published: Apr 17, 2026, 23:00 IST | Updated: Apr 17, 2026, 23:00 IST
In a key breakthrough, former lawmaker Zaldy Co has been detained in Prague amid a widening probe into alleged misuse of billions in flood control funds. The scandal, which triggered mass protests in Manila, has become a major test for the administration of Ferdinand Marcos Jr.. Authorities are now working to secure his return as investigations into ghost projects and kickbacks continue.