Romualdez Camp Rejects Ombudsman's Stance, Cites Recantations as Weakening Case
The camp of Leyte Rep. Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez rejected the Ombudsman's assertion that witness recantations strengthen allegations against him, arguing instead that these reversals weaken the case and raise questions about the original testimonies' credibility.
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