Witness on Romualdez plunder case: Suitcase deliveries, not money, seen
A prosecution witness testified in the plunder case against Leyte Rep. Martin Romualdez that 50 to 60 suitcases were delivered to the residence of co-accused Zaldy Co two to three times a week. While the contents were unknown, the witness heard associates joking about "trash" referring to money.
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