Surigao del Sur Rep. Momo resigns from budget bicam over plunder raps

Surigao del Sur Representative Romeo Momo Sr. has resigned from the bicameral conference committee discussing the 2026 national budget.

His resignation comes after he was charged with plunder, graft, and ethics violations by lawyers and priests.

The complaints stem from allegations of his continued involvement in his family-owned company, Surigao La Suerte Corp. (SLSC), which has secured government contracts.

Momo stated his resignation was an act of delicadeza and to protect the integrity of the bicameral committee from controversy.

He also emphasized that his resignation is not an admission of guilt regarding the accusations leveled against him.

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