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Romualdez ordered to court as Duterte appoints Panelo to team
Former House Speaker Martin Romualdez has been summoned to appear before the Sandiganbayan on September 10 in connection with a plunder case. In a separate development, Vice President Sara Duterte has named lawyer Paolo Panelo to her office.
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MANILA — The Sandiganbayan has ordered former House Speaker Martin Romualdez to appear before the anti-graft court on September 10 to address his petition to remain hospitalized while facing charges in a non-bailable plunder case.
Romualdez's appearance before the court comes as the judiciary processes his request to continue his medical treatment while the legal proceedings move forward. The case against the longtime politician represents one of several high-profile corruption cases being handled by the specialized court.
In a concurrent development, Vice President Sara Duterte has expanded her office staff by appointing lawyer Paolo Panelo as an assistant. Panelo's addition to the vice president's team comes at a time when the office has been navigating various administrative and policy matters.
Both developments underscore ongoing political and legal activities within the Philippine government, with the Romualdez case drawing continued attention from the judiciary and the public.