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Romualdez to take witness stand in Sandiganbayan plunder trial
Former House Speaker Martin Romualdez will personally testify in his plunder case before the anti-graft court, his legal team announced Friday. Defense counsel described the ex-legislator as their most crucial witness in mounting his court defense.
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MANILA — Former Speaker Martin Romualdez will take the witness stand to defend himself in his plunder case being heard at the Sandiganbayan, his attorney Ade Fajardo disclosed on Friday.
Fajardo characterized Romualdez as the defense's most important witness, emphasizing the former lawmaker's determination to personally address the accusations leveled against him in open court.
The development comes as Romualdez's camp prepares additional legal submissions in response to related charges. The appearance signals the former Speaker's intention to actively participate in his defense rather than rely solely on documentary evidence and testimony from other witnesses.
The Sandiganbayan, the Philippines' special court for graft and corruption cases, continues to process the plunder case against the prominent political figure. Legal proceedings are expected to proceed with Romualdez's testimony forming a central component of the defense strategy.