Romualdez Questions Ombudsman's Use of Discredited Witnesses
Leyte Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez has questioned the fairness of investigations by the Office of the Ombudsman, accusing it of using witnesses previously discredited to build cases against him. The Ombudsman appears to be re-engaging individuals whose testimonies have faced scrutiny over inconsistencies and credibility issues.
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