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Marcos Dismisses 'Political Drama' Claims Over Romualdez Arrest
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has dismissed claims that the arrest of former House Speaker Martin Romualdez was mere 'political drama,' calling the criticisms an attack against him. Romualdez was arrested on plunder charges related to alleged irregularities in P7.44 billion flood control projects.
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has dismissed claims that the arrest of former House Speaker Martin Romualdez was merely political drama, calling the criticisms another attack aimed at putting him down. Romualdez was arrested on a plunder charge over alleged irregularities involving P7.44 billion worth of flood control projects, following Marcos’ pronouncement in his Marcos Jr. said that the criticisms were part of a broader effort to undermine him. He asserted that these accusations were baseless and intended to weaken his administration. The arrest of Romualdez has sent ripples through the Philippine political landscape, with many watching to see how this development will unfold. Source: Inquirer NewsInfo
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