Romualdez questions Ombudsman's fairness in probe, cites 'discredited' witnesses
Former House Speaker Martin Romualdez questioned the fairness of the Ombudsman's investigation into him, claiming the anti-graft body relied on witnesses authorities had already discredited. The Ombudsman's office countered that individual testimonies were consistent and supported by independent evidence.
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