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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.
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