Ombudsman eyes plunder raps vs Romualdez, EscuderoComposite: Former speaker Martin Romualdez and former Senate president Chiz Escudero, as seen in 2025 photos. MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman is preparing to file plunder complaints against former House Speaker Martin Romualdez and former Senate President Francis Escudero over alleged anomalies in flood control projects. At a press briefing on Monday, April 6, Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla said the complaints could be filed "within the month of May." "We have been seriously preparing a case of plunder case against former Speaker Martin Romualdez and former Senate President Chiz Escudero. Romualdez and Escudero have denied involvement in the alleged irregularities.

Source: Philippine Star April 06, 2026 13:28 UTC