Sandigan justice scolds BJMP official over statements on Romualdez aide
The Sandiganbayan, the Philippines' anti-graft court, reprimanded a Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) official for her statements regarding the presence of an aide to former Speaker Martin Romualdez inside a jail cell. The magistrate cautioned against making speculative remarks on pre-trial matters.
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