Ex-bodyguard testifies filming cash-filled luggage delivered to Romualdez
A former bodyguard has testified to filming the delivery of luggage filled with cash intended for House Speaker Martin Romualdez. This testimony potentially points to bribery or ill-gotten gains, making it a focal point for upcoming investigations into Philippine politics.
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