Ombudsman Orders Romualdez, Others to Answer Plunder, Graft Allegations
The Office of the Ombudsman has ordered former House Speaker Martin Romualdez and other respondents to answer recommendations from special investigators for plunder, graft, bribery, and money laundering charges. Allegations involve the unlawful accumulation of approximately P56 billion.
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