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Romualdez to Face Ombudsman Plunder Charges, Lawyer Says
The former House Speaker's legal team says he will cooperate with the Office of the Ombudsman investigation into infrastructure corruption allegations. Romualdez respects the judicial process and will address the charges in court, according to his spokesperson.
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MANILA — Former House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez will face plunder charges filed by the Office of the Ombudsman related to alleged infrastructure corruption, his legal team confirmed Monday. Romualdez's lawyer and spokesperson Ade Fajardo released a statement indicating the former legislator's respect for the legal process and commitment to defending himself through proper channels. The statement came after the Ombudsman's office formally lodged the charges against Romualdez, marking a significant development in an ongoing investigation into his administrative record. Fajardo emphasized that his client would address all allegations in accordance with the law and through the appropriate judicial mechanisms. The case centers on corruption allegations stemming from infrastructure-related transactions during Romualdez's tenure in the House of Representatives.