Romualdez Co-Accused in Plunder Case Leaves Country
A co-accused in the P7.4-billion plunder case involving former House Speaker Martin Romualdez has been confirmed to have left the country. Separately, a witness claims Senator Rodante Marcoleta solicited money from a donor linked to his P75-million plunder case.
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