Martin Romualdez still in PH amid travel ban order, says lawyer

MANILA, Philippines — Former House Speaker and Leyte Rep. Martin Romualdez is still in the Philippines, according to his lawyer and spokesperson Ade Fajardo on Thursday. In a statement, Romualdez’ camp acknowledged the precautionary hold departure order (PHDO) issued by the Sandiganbayan despite getting clearance from House Speaker Bojie Dy to travel to Singapore for a “long-overdue” four-day medical check-up. “At the outset, we categorically clarify: Rep. Romualdez is in the Philippines and has not left the country. Any report or insinuation that he has fled is false and irresponsible,” Fajardo stressed. READ: Ombudsman secures court order keeping Romualdez in […]... Keep on reading: Martin Romualdez still in PH amid travel ban order, says lawyer

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