Defense to present Romualdez in plunder case

Inquirer.net - Sep 26, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Former Speaker Martin Romualdez will testify in the plunder case filed against him before the Sandiganbayan, his lawyer Ade Fajardo said on Friday. “Of course, the most important [witness] is the accused himself, Congressman Romualdez,” Fajardo said. “He wants to defend himself in court and he will most likely testify and is

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