Philippine lawmaker pleads not guilty to taking kickbacks in flood control projects
Philippine Representative Martin Romualdez, a former House Speaker and cousin to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., pleaded not guilty Wednesday to charges of pocketing millions of dollars in kickbacks from flood control projects. Romualdez is one of several high-ranking legislators accused of corruption in a broader investigation into the alleged misuse of public works funding.
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A Philippine lawmaker and former speaker of the House of Representatives pleaded not guilty Wednesday to charges alleging he pocketed millions of dollars in kickbacks from flood control projects, his lawyer said. Rep. Martin Romualdez, a cousin and former ally of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., is among several powerful legislators accused...
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