BJMP questioned over treatment of Romualdez's aide in detention
Congress is demanding justification from the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) regarding alleged preferential treatment of Ferdinand Romualdez's personal aide while detained. The issue raises concerns about transparency and fairness within the country's justice and law enforcement system.
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