Court Orders Jail to Submit Detailed Report on Romualdez's Whereabouts
The Sandiganbayan, the Philippines' anti-graft court, has ordered jail authorities to submit a detailed report on the whereabouts of former Speaker Martin Romualdez, following allegations of his unauthorized movements while in detention. Although the allegations were later retracted, the court seeks to verify effective custody.
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