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Prosecutors file plunder charge vs Marcos lawmaker cousin
By The BriefBrief · Sources (4)
Filed: Sep 07, 2026 at 6:06 AM ET
Summary: Philippine prosecutors filed a criminal “plunder” case on Sept 7 against Martin Romualdez, a congressman cousin of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr, over alleged involvement in bogus flood control projects. The case cites 7.4 billion pesos in alleged bribes, anomalous budget insertions and project allocations.
WHO: Philippine prosecutors; Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla
WHAT: Prosecutors filed a plunder criminal charge against Martin Romualdez over alleged involvement in bogus flood control projects.
WHEN: Sep 07, 2026
WHERE: Philippines
WHY: The charge was brought over alleged bribes, anomalous budget insertions and project allocations tied to bogus flood control projects.
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