Sandiganbayan Orders BJMP Testimony on Ex-Speaker Romualdez's Detention Status Amid 'Sneaking Out' Allegations
The Sandiganbayan, the anti-graft court in the Philippines, has ordered jail officials to testify amid allegations that former House Speaker Martin Romualdez has been leaving his detention facility freely. Malacañang has denied the claims and is reviewing CCTV footage.
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