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Marcos confronted Romualdez over missing project funds: witness
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. allegedly reprimanded former House Speaker Martin Romualdez for diverting money from major infrastructure projects, according to testimony presented at the Sandiganbayan on Tuesday. The revelation emerged during ongoing bail hearings in Romualdez's plunder case.
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Navotas Representative Toby Tiangco told the Sandiganbayan Third Division that he had previously heard from the President about concerns regarding Romualdez's handling of project funds. Tiangco's statement came during continuation of bail proceedings in the plunder case filed against the former House Speaker.
According to Tiangco's account, Marcos expressed displeasure with Romualdez over allegations that a portion of funds earmarked for major projects had been misappropriated. The witness did not provide specific details about which projects were affected or the amounts involved.
Romualdez has faced multiple accusations related to alleged financial irregularities during his tenure as House Speaker. The plunder charges represent one of several legal challenges the former congressional leader has confronted in recent months.
The bail hearing continues as the court weighs evidence presented by both prosecution and defense teams. Tiangco's testimony adds another layer to the growing body of statements being examined in connection with the case.