The Daily Tribune
Sara Duterte backs Guteza’s testimony
Vice President Sara Duterte alleged that former House Speaker Martin Romualdez received kickbacks from government flood control projects, corroborating claims made by a former security consultant.
Duterte stated she believes the allegations, citing information about suitcases of money delivered to Romualdez's house, which align with previous reports of him accepting bribes.
She also referenced the Delaware Court ruling in 26 Capital Corp v Tiger Resort Asia LTD, noting Romualdez's name appeared numerous times in the decision.
Duterte pointed out that the court found implausible the claim that 'heavy luggage' delivered to Romualdez contained only documents.
Romualdez previously denied the kickback allegations, calling them 'pure fiction' and a 'figment of their imagination', and denied involvement in the Okada Manila dispute.
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