Video of alleged suitcases in Romualdez's Forbes home shown in court
A short video allegedly showing suitcases inside the Forbes Park residence of former House Speaker Martin Romualdez was presented in court during a bail hearing for his plunder case. The court permitted the showing of the 13-second clip during witness testimony.
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