Politics
Romualdez lawyer questions Ombudsman’s fixation on client
The lawyer for Leyte Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez has criticized the Office of the Ombudsman, questioning its persistent focus on his client despite alleged lack of evidence. The lawyer suggests a potential political motivation behind the Ombudsman's actions.
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