The passport of former Ako Bicol party-list Rep. Zaldy Co remains active, despite his resignation, as the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has not yet received a court order to cancel it. This is according to DFA spokesperson Angelica Escalona, who stated that as of the morning of November 24, 2025, no such order has been received. The DFA's ability to cancel passports is contingent upon a court order from a competent Philippine court, as outlined in Sections 4 and 8 of Republic Act 11983, or the 'New Philippine Passport Act'. Section 8 specifically mentions that passports of individuals convicted of criminal offenses, fugitives from justice, or suspected terrorists can be canceled through a court order. This information comes amidst the recent developments involving President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s order for the immediate arrest of Co and 17 others, allegedly linked to controversial flood control projects.
