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Martin Romualdez

Martin Romualdez is a former Speaker of the House of Representatives in the Philippines, currently facing allegations of corruption related to infrastructure projects. His legal team argues that recommendations from the DPWH and ICI do not constitute guilt findings. The controversy has sparked debates on accountability and transparency in public works funding.

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Recent developments on Martin Romualdez

Tue, January 6, 2026 at 11:40 AM

Palace calls Chavit Singson's ouster call inciting to sedition

Malacañang has declared former Ilocos Sur Governor Luis "Chavit" Singson's call for a protest to oust President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. as inciting to sedition.

Wed, December 24, 2025 at 4:07 PM

Batangas Rep releases documents on P401.3B infra allocations

Batangas Rep. Leandro Leviste has released documents, allegedly provided by the late DPWH Undersecretary Maria Catalina Cabral, detailing the 2025 infrastructure project allocations per district.

Mon, December 22, 2025 at 2:53 PM

House Speaker Romualdez assures public 2026 budget of P6.793T is transparent

House Speaker Martin Romualdez assured the public that the proposed P6.793-trillion national budget for 2026, recently approved by the bicameral conference committee, contains no "insertions" and underwent a transparent process.

Sun, December 21, 2025 at 2:05 PM

House leaders mourn passing of Rep. Romeo Acop

Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez and other members of the House of Representatives are mourning the passing of Antipolo City 2nd District Rep. Romeo Acop.

Thu, December 18, 2025 at 5:03 PM

Romualdez camp says DPWH recommendation not a guilt finding

The camp of former Speaker Martin Romualdez stated that the Department of Public Works and Highways' (DPWH) recommendation to file plunder, graft, and direct bribery complaints against him is merely a recommendation and not a finding of guilt.

Fri, December 5, 2025 at 11:28 AM

DOJ Usec Cadiz resigns amid kickback allegations

Department of Justice (DOJ) Undersecretary Jose "Jojo" Cadiz Jr. resigned from his post amid allegations of receiving cash kickbacks for anomalous flood control projects.

Tue, December 2, 2025 at 2:56 PM

Malacañang open to lifestyle checks amid pork barrel allegations

Malacañang has stated that the presidential family is open to undergoing a lifestyle check following a report that named House Majority Leader Sandro Marcos as the biggest beneficiary of pork barrel funds.

Sun, November 30, 2025 at 10:30 PM

Trillion Peso March organizers threaten 3rd protest over corruption cases

Organizers of the Trillion Peso March (TPM) are threatening a third protest if "big fish" involved in corruption scandals, particularly in flood-control projects, are not held accountable.

Wed, November 26, 2025 at 3:14 PM

Ex-Ako Bicol Rep. Co claims First Lady intervened in rice, onion price probes

Resigned Ako Bicol Representative Elizaldy Co has accused First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos of intervening in congressional inquiries concerning the rising prices of rice and onions.

Tue, November 25, 2025 at 2:30 PM

DOJ investigation into flood control projects to proceed despite allegations

The Department of Justice (DOJ) investigation into alleged anomalous flood control projects will proceed without being hindered by claims that an undersecretary acted as a "bagman," according to acting Justice Secretary Fredderick Vida.