MANILA, Dec. 4 -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Thursday backed a proposal to dangle a reward for information that would lead to the arrest of former Ako Bicol Party-list representative Zaldy Co so he could face charges over alleged massive corruption in flood control projects.

In a statement, PNP acting chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said the PNP is already studying the implications of recommending a bounty while reinforcing its manhunt operations in coordination with the National Bureau of Investigation, the Armed Forces of the Philippines, and local government units.

He said they have also been working closely with the Department of the Interior and Local Government and the Office of the President on all possible...