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Palace backs Ombudsman's plunder case against Romualdez
The Philippine government said it supports the filing of plunder charges against former House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez by the Office of the Ombudsman, emphasizing that judicial processes must be allowed to proceed based on evidence.
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Manila — The Palace expressed confidence in the Ombudsman's decision to file a plunder case against former House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez, reaffirming the administration's commitment to allowing the justice system to work independently. Palace Press Officer Claire Castro stated on Monday that evidence and facts must be the determining factors in the case. While Castro indicated she had not directly discussed the matter with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., she conveyed that the administration believes those found culpable should face appropriate accountability. The statement underscores the government's position that it will not interfere in Ombudsman investigations and subsequent legal proceedings. The Ombudsman's filing marks a significant development in the case against Romualdez, who previously served as Speaker of the House of Representatives.