Romualdez Camp Cites Due Process Amid Suspension
The camp of former House Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez asserts that his 90-day preventive suspension does not establish criminal liability, and allegations of a kickback scheme remain unproven. They state the Sandiganbayan's resolution found the plunder information legally sufficient and mandated the suspension as required by law.
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