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Tiangco to testify in Romualdez plunder bail hearing Tuesday
Navotas Representative Toby Tiangco is set to appear as a prosecution witness in the bail hearing of former House Speaker Martin Romualdez before the Sandiganbayan Third Division. The case involves alleged kickbacks totaling P7.44 billion from infrastructure projects.
LSN Philippines ·
MANILA — Navotas Representative Toby Tiangco will take the stand Tuesday to testify in the plunder bail hearing of former House Speaker Martin Romualdez before the Sandiganbayan Third Division, according to prosecution confirmation.
The bail hearing centers on allegations that Romualdez received kickbacks from infrastructure projects valued at P7.44 billion. Tiangco's appearance as a witness is expected to provide testimony relevant to the charges being examined by the court.
The Sandiganbayan Third Division is presiding over the bail petition as the plunder case against Romualdez proceeds through the judicial system. The hearing marks another significant development in the high-profile case involving the former legislative leader.
Romualdez, who previously served as Speaker of the House of Representatives, faces serious allegations related to the misappropriation of funds through kickback schemes tied to major government infrastructure initiatives. The outcome of the bail hearing could significantly impact the trajectory of the case.