Third 'Maleta Boy' Testifies in Romualdez Plunder Case
A third 'maleta boy' testified at the bail hearing for the plunder case against Leyte Rep. Martin Romualdez, claiming to have delivered cash, allegedly project kickbacks, to four properties linked to the ex-Speaker between 2023 and 2024.
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