Philippines Files Plunder Charges Against House Speaker Martin Romualdez
The Philippine Ombudsman has formally filed a plunder case against House Speaker Martin Romualdez over an alleged P7.44 billion misappropriation linked to a flood control project. The unprecedented legal action places one of the country’s most powerful politicians under intense judicial scrutiny.
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Philippines’ Ombudsman Files Plunder Case Against Marcos Cousin
The Philippines’ Office of the Ombudsman on Monday filed a plunder case against former House Speaker Martin Romualdez, a cousin of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., according to a court filing.
By Cliff Venzon and Neil Jerome Morales
Read full article →Martin Romualdez ordered arrested over P7.44-billion plunder case
The former House speaker may be detained at the New Quezon City Jail in Payatas – the designated detention center for flood control-related cases
By Jairo Bolledo
Read full article →Arrest warrant issued vs Romualdez over plunder
MANILA, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan on Monday issued an arrest warrant against former House Speaker and incumbent Leyte Rep. Martin Romualdez over his plunder case. Once arrested, Romualdez would stay behind bars since plunder is non-bailable. Earlier, the Office of the Ombudsman filed the information which contains the formal charges against Romualdez. READ: Martin Romualdez
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Read full article →Romualdez, Marcos' cousin, faces ₱7.4B plunder case: Why the filing puts one of Philippines’ most powerful politicians under unprecedented legal pressure
Read full article →Ombudsman files plunder case vs Romualdez over flood-control scandal
Flood-control case against the former speaker reaches anti-graft court.
By Renalyn Ramirez
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