Romualdez Faces Plunder Charges; Authorities Pursue Co-Accused Abroad
Former House Speaker Martin Romualdez faces plunder charges totaling P7.4 billion, with an arrest warrant served while he was hospitalized. Authorities are pursuing the extradition of co-accused former lawmaker Zaldy Co, believed to be abroad, via Interpol.
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