Manila, Dec. 15 -- Malacanang on Monday said it is open to exploring the use of the United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC) to help locate and arrest fugitive former Ako Bicol Party-list Rep. Elizaldy Co, in addition to the ongoing Interpol coordination.

Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said the Department of Foreign Affairs, Department of Justice (DOJ) and Department of the Interior and Local Government have been consulted on the proposal raised by Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson.

"According to Foreign Affairs Secretary Lazaro, 'Yes, we can explore UNCAC as it has international cooperation mechanisms, but it will have to depend on the country. Countries are obliged to provide, as applicable and in accord with...