Manila, March 11 -- The Philippine government is coordinating with Portuguese authorities to facilitate the possible return of former lawmaker Zaldy Co to the Philippines, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said Tuesday (New York time).

Speaking to reporters here at The Pierre A Taj Jotel before returning to Manila, Marcos said the process for Co's return requires cooperation from the country where he is currently located.

Marcos said Philippine authorities cannot directly enforce arrests outside their jurisdiction.

"You cannot bring him home because that is not the way it works. We have to ask the assistance of the country where he is in, which is presently Portugal. So, that's what we have done," he said.

Marcos emphasized that Phili...