Rappler's Jairo Bolledo explains how Romualdez has evaded jail so far
Rappler's Jairo Bolledo explains how Romualdez has evaded jail so far
MANILA, Philippines – The Office of the Ombudsman charged former House speaker Martin Romualdez with plunder on September 7 due to the flood control scam.
But before the authorities could serve his arrest warrant, he had already checked himself into a hospital.
His arrest has been carried out but he remains, as of this posting, in hospital.
Jairo Bolledo explains how Romualdez has evaded jail so far. – Rappler.com
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