Probing alleged corruption in the tenure of Manuel Bonoan and Martin Romualdez, who face charges regarding graft and kickbacks.
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Updated oct 13
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Probing alleged corruption in the tenure of Manuel Bonoan and Martin Romualdez, who face charges regarding graft and kickbacks.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Both Manuel Bonoan and Martin Romualdez are implicated in a flood control kickback scheme.Sub-event
Romualdez faces specific charges of pocketing kickbacks from public works.1 source
- Manuel Bonoan faces kickback allegations from flood control projects, and the court ordered his release from detention.Sub-event
Bonoan's plunder charges were dropped, while investigations into budget insertions and infrastructure projects continue.1 source
Ombudsman prepares graft case against Romualdez; Bonoan's admission may be used as a scapegoat.1 source
Bonoan agreed to become a state witness in the corruption case.1 source
- Ombudsman files graft cases against Jinggoy Estrada, Francis Escudero, and Martin Romualdez; seeks testimony from Manuel Bonoan.Sub-event
Ombudsman drops charges against Bonoan; his testimony may incriminate Romualdez.1 source
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Corruption probes against Manuel Bonoan and Martin Romualdez intensify, involving the Ombudsman and Sandiganbayan.1 source
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The entities involved
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Manuel Bonoan
Filipino businessman
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Martin Romualdez
Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Philippines since 2022
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ombudsman
official representing the interests of the public
Related events
- The Ombudsman filed cases in Sandiganbayan.
- Multiple legal and political actions unfold, including the start of the Senate impeachment trial and new plunder charges against Rodante Marcoleta.
- Ombudsman filed plunder charges against Romualdez; Sandiganbayan issued hold departure order.
- The Ombudsman is pursuing the grandest case against a former House speaker, involving allegations of conspiracy to defraud the National Treasury.
- Martin Romualdez is facing a plunder case and an arrest order from the Sandiganbayan over a kickback scheme.