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Tulfo retracts allegation about Romualdez jail access
Prominent columnist Ramon Tulfo acknowledged Thursday that his reported exposé claiming former House Speaker Martin Romualdez could enter and exit jail at will was based on faulty information. The retraction comes as judicial authorities investigate the circumstances surrounding the ex-speaker's detention.
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MANILA — Columnist Ramon Tulfo retracted a published report Thursday, admitting he had been provided inaccurate information for an exposé alleging that former House Speaker Martin Romualdez possessed the ability to come and go from detention facilities. Tulfo stated he was "fed the wrong report" regarding Romualdez's alleged jail access, according to accounts of his public statement. The retraction addresses a significant claim that had circulated in media circles and prompted official scrutiny into detention procedures. The Bureau of Corrections and Jail Management Penology (BJMP) faced questions from the courts regarding whether such unauthorized access had occurred. Tulfo's acknowledgment underscores the importance of source verification in investigative reporting and highlights potential risks of publishing unconfirmed allegations. The incident reflects broader concerns about the accuracy of reports circulating regarding high-profile political figures in custody.