[Rappler’s Best] The ‘maleta’ boys’ travelogue
Does the complaint against Martin Romualdez stand on a house of cards?
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Despite recantations, Ombudsman findings on Romualdez’s alleged money laundering network hold
Among the Ombudsman investigators’ allegations that are mostly unaffected by the recantations is Romualdez’s supposed connivance with his frat brother to hide his wealth
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Romualdez replaces Pulong Duterte as top recipient of DPWH funds
Political influence appears to dictate DPWH funding allocations, with House leaders like Martin Romualdez securing significant budgets for their districts, despite allegations of corruption and the replacement of leadership
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How the Romualdezes held their political grip on Leyte for generations
The flood control scandal has put Martin Romualdez under scrutiny. But the Romualdez dynasty’s grip on the province remains strong, with a new generation already positioned to carry on its political legacy.
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[Be The Good] Two events next week at the Rappler Civic Hub
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Martin Romualdez charged with plunder
(3rd UPDATE) The President’s cousin and former House speaker is tagged as the ‘central figure’ in the alleged scheme involving ‘diversion of public funds meant for flood control projects’
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[Rappler’s Best] Yes, Sara Duterte is not safe
But someone else is safe, for now at least, apparently so he could testify against top public officials in the flood control scandal, such as former speaker Martin Romualdez
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Martin Romualdez arrested over P7.44-B plunder case but remains in hospital
(3rd UPDATE) The former House speaker may be detained at the New Quezon City Jail in Payatas – the designated detention center for flood control-related cases
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Martin Romualdez arrested for plunder | The wRap
Today’s headlines: Martin Romualdez, Sara Duterte, Nepal floods
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Romualdez joins list of officials who cite illness to delay custody
The Leyte lawmaker adds to a growing list of political figures who invoked health concerns amid legal cases
