Former Speaker Martin Romualdez arrested on plunder charges, detained at hospital
Former Speaker Martin Romualdez has been arrested and is under hospital detention after a warrant was issued for his involvement in a P7.4 billion plunder case. He is reportedly suffering from a cardiovascular event, unstable blood pressure, and an anxiety attack.
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