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How to delay jail detention: Martin Romualdez edition
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PUBLISHEDSep 10, 2026, 10:38 AM
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MANILA, Philippines – The Office of the Ombudsman charged former House speaker Martin Romualdez with plunder on September 7 due to the flood control scam.
But before the authorities could serve his arrest warrant, he had already checked himself into a hospital. His arrest has been carried out but he remains, as of this posting, in hospital. Jairo Bolledo explains how Romualdez has evaded jail so far. – Rappler. com…
Main source: Philstar / Rappler
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