Arrest warrant issued vs Romualdez, Co, 2 others over plunder
The Sandiganbayan Third Division has issued arrest warrants against former House Speaker Martin Romualdez, former Ako Bicol party-list Rep. Zaldy Co, and two others over plunder charges for allegedly receiving over P7.44 billion in illicit gains. The offense is non-bailable.
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