By Lane Afable, News Editor
Former House Speaker and Leyte Representative Martin Romualdez maintains his innocence on alleged involvement in flood control project anomalies amidst reported impending plunder charges.
Romualdez said there is no evidence linking him to irregularities, expressing confidence in the Ombudsman’s process, and vows to cooperate with investigations.
Further, the Leyte solon insists that he had no hand in the alleged corruption scandals linked to the 2024 and 2025 national budgets.
Meanwhile, Romualdez’s spokesperson in a statement said that reports regarding a plunder case are merely a “reported preparation” and that no charges have been officially filed, emphasizing the lack of evidence.
He declared that Romualdez has “nothing to hide” and is ready to cooperate with every impartial investigation.
The spokesperson said that Romualdez insists on due process, stressing that he is confident the Ombudsman will base its findings on merit, not politics.
“During his time as Speaker in late 2025, he focused on strengthening budget accountability and fostering a partnership with the executive branch to ensure transparent use of government funds,” the spokesperson averred.
Romualdez issued the statement following Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla’s announcement that prosecutors are preparing to file a plunder case against the former Speaker.
