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The legal representative of Leyte Representative Ferdinand Martin Romualdez stated that the Office of the Ombudsman lacks grounds to proceed with charges without credible testimony. The remark comes amid ongoing political scrutiny surrounding the lawmaker.
A spokesperson for Leyte Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez alleges that former Public Works Secretary Manuel Bonoan is being coerced into providing evidence against the lawmaker, suggesting a lack of direct documentation linking Romualdez to any wrongdoing.
The Ombudsman has ordered House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez and Representative Yedda Marie Romualdez to respond to plunder and graft complaints filed against them. The directive initiates a formal process for them to address the allegations.
Former House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez's camp has stated that no single person has 'functional control' or discretion over the entire budget process.
Leyte Representative Ferdinand Martin Romualdez was observed in the House of Representatives' plenary hall, engaging with fellow lawmakers following the approval of the proposed National Land Use bill.
Tingog party-list Rep. Jude Acidre has accused Navotas Rep. Toby Tiangco of misleading the public by claiming charges were recommended against former Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez, citing documents that dispute the claim.
Leyte Representative Ferdinand Martin Romualdez is asking the Office of the Ombudsman to take into account pre-trial recantations by witnesses in ongoing complaints against him, despite Supreme Court skepticism toward such reversals.
Former Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez criticized the Office of the Ombudsman for allegedly using "discredited" witnesses to build plunder and graft cases against him.
Lawyers for Leyte Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez have demanded an apology from the Bureau of Immigration (BI) over allegedly fake reports regarding his attempt to leave the Philippines.
The camp of former House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez has asserted that the legal action against online channel Peanut Gallery Media Network (PGMN) is not an infringement on press freedom, emphasizing the importance of responsible journalism.
A lawyer stated that the precautionary hold departure order (HDO) against Leyte Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez can still be challenged, as the Office of the Ombudsman made the bid without properly informing the lawmaker.
Leyte Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez has filed a bill proposing a P3,500 monthly subsidy for informal settler families (ISFs) to assist them during periods of temporary homelessness.
A lawyer argues that varying witness statements and a lack of forensic or documentary evidence should lead to the dismissal of charges against Leyte Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez regarding anomalous infrastructure projects.
Leyte Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez has criticized the Office of the Ombudsman for allegedly using previously discredited witnesses to build cases against him, questioning the fairness of the investigation.
The lawyer for Leyte Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez has challenged claims by the Office of the Ombudsman, asserting that no investigation has established his client's connections to an alleged infrastructure mess.
The camp of Leyte Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez has accused the online channel Peanut Gallery Media Network (PGMN) of extortion, following the arrest of its founder and alleged narrative twisting.
The camp of former Philippine House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez has expressed support for the Ombudsman's investigation into looming plunder complaints, while asserting there is no evidence linking the lawmaker to the charges.