Martin Romualdez pleads not guilty for plunder

MANILA, Philippines — Former House Speaker Martin Romualdez on Wednesday pleaded not guilty for plunder over alleged P7.4 billion kickback during his arraignment at the Sandiganbayan Third Division.  Romualdez, made the plea in the anti-graft court via teleconferencing while at a facility at the New Quezon City Jail. The Leyte representative had been hospitalized for