Martin Romualdez files bail petition for plunder

Inquirer.net - Sep 28, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Former House Speaker and incumbent Leyte Rep. Martin Romualdez on Monday asked the Sandiganbayan Third Division that he be allowed temporary liberty by posting bail. Romualdez, former Ako Bicol party-list Rep. Zaldy Co and two others, faces a plunder case involving alleged kickbacks worth P7.44 billion. Plunder is a non-bailable offense. Romualdez pleaded not

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