Court Orders Arrest of Marcos Cousin Over Alleged P7.4 Billion Kickbacks

A Philippine anti-graft court has ordered the arrest of Martin Romualdez, a cousin of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and former House Speaker, over allegations of receiving P7.4 billion (approximately $118 million) in kickbacks from flood control projects. The move comes as President Marcos has pledged to intensify his anti-corruption campaign, facing scrutiny over the investigation of a close relative.