Philippine House Speaker Martin Romualdez Charged With Plunder
Philippine authorities have formally charged House Speaker Martin Romualdez with plunder amid allegations of misappropriating public funds. The legal action marks a significant development in ongoing anti-corruption investigations within the country's legislative leadership.
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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
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The President's cousin and former House speaker is tagged as the 'central figure' in the alleged scheme involving 'diversion of public funds meant for flood control projects'
By Jairo Bolledo
Read full article →Romualdez lawyer: He respects the court, will face allegations
MANILA, Philippines — Former House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez respects the legal process and will face the allegations against him in accordance with the law, his lawyer said after the Office of the Ombudsman filed plunder charges against him over alleged infrastructure corruption. In a statement on Monday, Romualdez’s lawyer and spokesperson Ade Fajardo said
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