Romualdez ‘respects’ court’s jail transfer order, maintains ‘innocence’
MANILA, Philippines — Former House Speaker Martin Romualdez on Monday said he “respects” the Sandiganbayan Third Division’s order to transfer him to the New Quezon City Jail but maintained his “innocence” against the plunder charges.
Romualdez has been confined in the Philippine General Hospital since Saturday.
READ: Sandiganbayan orders Romualdez’s transfer to QC jail in Payatas
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“I respect the decision of the Sandiganbayan,” Romualdez said in a statement.
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“I have always said that I will face the charges against me and answer them before the proper court. That has not changed. I maintain my innocence,” he added.
Romualdez is being charged with plunder over alleged kickbacks worth P7.44 billion in flood control and infrastructure projects funded under the General Appropriations Acts from 2022 to 2025. /mcm
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