Flood Control Funds: AMLC Finds No Trail in Romualdez Accounts
The Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) has found no trace of flood control funds in the accounts of Speaker Martin Romualdez, according to a report from Manila Bulletin Philippines (GN). This investigation aimed to scrutinize the use of public money.
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