Philippine Court Orders Arrest of Martin Romualdez Over Corruption Allegations
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Martin Romualdez (Former House Speaker)
Philippines
September 7, 2026
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A Philippine anti-graft court ordered the arrest of former House Speaker Martin Romualdez regarding the misuse of 7.4 billion pesos in public funds. The funds were intended for flood mitigation projects. Recent monsoon rains and typhoons have caused severe flooding, resulting in 43 deaths.
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