- Martin and Jose Manuel Romualdez are facing investigation by the Sandiganbayan, which has denied motions related to their cases.
- The Ombudsman received intelligence reports on his travel attempts and referenced a Sandiganbayan hold order concerning Martin Romualdez.
Ombudsman filed plunder charges against Romualdez; Sandiganbayan issued hold departure order.
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Updated Sep 19
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What happened
Ombudsman filed plunder charges against Romualdez; Sandiganbayan issued hold departure order.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Martin Romualdez faces a plunder case regarding government funds allegedly used to purchase property with hijacked funds.Sub-event
Jason Abalos commented on Romualdez's alleged corruption as the Sandiganbayan handles the case.1 source
Plunder charges filed by Ombudsman against Romualdez; Sandiganbayan issues hold order.1 source
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ombudsman
official representing the interests of the public
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Sandiganbayan
special appellate collegial court in the Philippines
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