Martin Romualdez Ready to Face Court in High Profile Plunder Case MARTIN ROMUALDEZ – A major development has emerged in the plunder case against former Speaker Martin Romualdez, who is expected to testify before the Sandiganbayan. Former House Speaker Martin Romualdez is set to testify in his plunder case before the Sandiganbayan as his defense … Read more
Martin Romualdez is now in jail Leyte Representative and former House Speaker Martin Romualdez stated on Monday that he would abide by the Sandiganbayan’s order to transfer him to the Quezon City Jail, while firmly asserting his innocence. On September 7, 2026, the Office of the Ombudsman filed a P7.44-billion plunder complaint against Romualdez, including … Read more
Why Doctors Want Martin Romualdez to Stay Hospitalized for 4 to 6 More Weeks MARTIN ROMUALDEZ – Former House Speaker Martin Romualdez may have to remain under medical care for several more weeks before doctors consider transferring him to another hospital. A cardiologist treating former House Speaker Martin Romualdez has advised waiting four to six … Read more
Martin Romualdez Declared Unfit to Travel Ahead of Sandiganbayan Hearing MARTIN ROMUALDEZ – Questions are mounting over Martin Romualdez’s upcoming court appearance after doctors reportedly certified that he is not yet fit to travel. Former House Speaker and Leyte 1st District Representative Martin Romualdez has been declared medically unfit to travel, raising uncertainty over his … Read more
Jinggoy Estrada Faces Sandiganbayan After ‘Not Guilty’ Plea in Flood Control Case JINGGOY ESTRADA – Senator Jinggoy Estrada’s legal battle over the alleged flood control kickback scheme officially moved forward after a ‘not guilty’ plea was entered during his arraignment. Senator Jinggoy Estrada entered a “not guilty” plea in connection with the plunder and graft … Read more
Ombudsman Says Bong Revilla Has Yet to Pay ₱124.5 Million to the Government BONG REVILLA – Although Bong Revilla has secured his temporary release through bail, authorities pointed out that a court-ordered civil liability worth ₱124.5 million remains unpaid. Former Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. has regained his temporary freedom after posting a ₱1 million … Read more
Sandiganbayan Blocks Jinggoy Estrada From Joining VP Sara Impeachment Trial JINGGOY ESTRADA – The Sandiganbayan has ruled against Senator Jinggoy Estrada’s bid to personally participate in the impeachment proceedings involving Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio. The Sandiganbayan has turned down Senator Jinggoy Estrada’s request for temporary leave from detention to attend the impeachment trial of Vice … Read more
Sandiganbayan Rejects Jinggoy Estrada’s Request to Attend Sara Duterte Trial The Sandiganbayan Fifth Division has denied Senator Jinggoy Estrada’s request to attend the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, ruling that his motion lacked legal merit. In its July 9, 2026 resolution, the anti-graft court said that participating in the impeachment proceedings is not … Read more
Sen. Rodante Marcoleta said that he is ready to face the plunder case filed against him Senator Rodante Marcoleta was arrested following his decision to surrender in line with the non-bailable plunder charges filed against him, in connection with the alleged nondisclosure of P75 million in campaign donations. On July 3, the Ombudsman officially filed … Read more
Sandiganbayan Orders 90-Day Preventive Suspension of Sen. Jinggoy Estrada amid the Graft, Plunder Charges JINGGOY ESTRADA – The Sandiganbayan ordered the preventive suspension of the detained Senator for 90 days. Sen. Estrada is one of the senators who are faced with graft and plunder charges due to alleged flood control corruption. After the Sandiganbayan has … Read more