President Bongbong Marcos issued a stern warning against individuals allegedly attempting to help conceal suspects linked to the controversial and anomalous flood control projects now being pursued by authorities.
In a newly released video statement posted on his Facebook page on Monday, November 24, the President revealed that the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) served a warrant of arrest to an accused who was found in a location different from his registered residence.
“‘Yong isa pong nahuli ng NBI ay natagpuan po sa kaniyang hindi sariling tirahan,” the President said, adding, “kaya’t mananagot din ‘yong mga nagtatago sa kanila.”
PBBM urged those aiding the accused to instead convince them to surrender.
“Kaya’t sinasabi natin ‘yong mga may balak tulungan itong mga ito ay ang pinakamalaking tulong na ibigay ninyo sa kanila ay mag-surrender na sila,” he said.
“Para makasagot na sila dito sa mga alegasyon na kinakaharap nila,” he further explained.
The President also warned that anyone attempting to hide suspects may likewise be held accountable.
“Sa mga nagtatangkang tumulong sa pagtatago [ng mga sangkot], tandaan ninyo na kahit papaano, mananagot din kayo kung kayo ay nagtatago ng isang fugitive from justice,” he emphasized.
Earlier, PBBM also released an update regarding the individuals being tracked down by authorities in connection with the alleged anomalous flood control projects.
“Pito na po sa mga indibidwal na may warrant of arrest sa Sandiganbayan kaugnay sa [flood-control anomalies] ang nasa kustodiya na ng ating mga awtoridad,” he said on Monday, November 24.
“Sa tatlong warrant at labing-anim (16) na pangalan, pito na ang hawak ng ating awtoridad. Dalawa [ang] susuko na. Pito ang nananatiling at large at kasama na diyan si Zaldy Co,” the President added.
“To all remaining accused, ang aking payo sa inyo ay sumuko na kayo. Huwag n’yo nang hantayin na hahabol-habulin pa kayo,” he concluded.