Romualdez Expected at Payatas Jail by Midnight, Interior Chief Says
Former House Speaker Martin Romualdez is expected to be detained at the New Quezon City Jail in Payatas by midnight Tuesday, according to Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla, contradicting earlier reports of a 6 p.m. arrival.
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