Martin Romualdez Seeks Ombudsman's Inhibition from Flood Probe
Former House speaker Martin Romualdez has moved to disqualify the Office of the Ombudsman from investigating his alleged involvement in a flood control controversy, citing a 'pattern of prejudgment'.
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Romualdez asks Remulla to stop ‘biased’ probe
MANILA, Philippines — Former Speaker Martin Romualdez has asked the Office of the Ombudsman to stop investigating his alleged role in the multibillion-peso flood control corruption scandal, saying that the government’s chief antigraft prosecutor was biased against him and had prejudged his case. The Leyte representative made the request through his lawyers from the Villaraza
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Former House speaker and Leyte Rep. Martin Romualdez has moved to disqualify the Office of the Ombudsman from investigating him over alleged involvement in the flood control controversy, warning that the probe is tainted by a “pattern of prejudgment” that violates due process.
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