Ex-House Speaker Romualdez faces plunder raps; Navotas solon to testify
Former House Speaker Martin Romualdez will face a bail hearing for plunder charges related to alleged kickbacks in infrastructure projects. Navotas Rep. Toby Tiangco is set to testify as a witness. The court is investigating allegations concerning projects valued at P7.44 billion.
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