An investigation into alleged kickbacks related to flood control projects has led to the initiation of proceedings and the preventive suspension of a senator.

1 report, 1 independent Updated Jun 15

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Who's involved

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ombudsman Jinggoy Estrada Sandiganbayan

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A complaint has been filed with the ombudsman regarding alleged kickbacks related to flood control projects, leading to the suspension of a senator. All 1 developments

Within Martin Romualdez is facing allegations of conspiracy to defraud the national treasury related to flood control project anomalies.

The entities involved

ombudsman
official representing the interests of the public
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Jinggoy Estrada
Filipino politician and actor (born 1963)

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Sandiganbayan
special appellate collegial court in the Philippines
- Martin Romualdez is facing a plunder case and an arrest order from the Sandiganbayan over a kickback scheme.Sun 17:08
- Sara Duterte faces an unexplained wealth case and Senate subpoenas regarding her husband's businesses.Fri 02:17

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Jun 15philstar.com