Sandiganbayan Issues Arrest Warrants for Martin Romualdez, Zaldy Co, Others in Plunder Case
The Sandiganbayan, the Philippines' anti-graft court, has issued arrest warrants for former Speaker Martin Romualdez and three others in connection with a P7.4 billion plunder case. The court found probable cause to believe the accused committed the offense. Romualdez's lawyer stated they will face the allegations according to law.
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