Martin Romualdez to testify in his plunder case in Sandiganbayan

Inquirer.net - Sep 25, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Former Speaker Martin Romualdez will testify in his plunder case before the Sandiganbayan, his lawyer Ade Fajardo said on Friday. Fajardo, who called Romualdez as their most important witness, said the former Speaker wants to defend himself in court. READ: Romualdez camp to submit by Monday comment vs preventive suspension “Of course,

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