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Romualdez Graft Investigations and Travel Ban

The legal saga began with Sandiganbayan's travel ban on former Speaker Martin Romualdez over graft allegations, leading him to challenge the probe by requesting to disqualify the Ombudsman, amid ongoing political and legal tensions rooted in flood control project scandals.

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Apr 24, 2026 Latest

Romualdez Files to Disqualify Ombudsman from Corruption Probe

Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez has requested to disqualify the Philippine Ombudsman from probing him for corruption, citing bias and prejudgment. The move follows a preventive hold departure order amid flood control scandals that Romualdez denies, claiming political motives.

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Apr 22, 2026 Origin

Sandiganbayan bars Romualdez from leaving Philippines over graft case

The Sandiganbayan has issued a hold departure order against former Speaker Martin Romualdez amidst allegations of graft and plunder related to flood control projects. This legal move restricts his travel plans while investigations continue, significantly impacting his ability to leave the country.

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