Romualdez arrested in hospital for plunder

MANILA, Philippines — Former Speaker and incumbent Leyte Rep. Martin Romualdez was arrested on Monday for plunder, hours after he and former Ako Bicol Rep. Elizaldy Co were charged before the Sandiganbayan over allegations they received more than P7 billion in kickbacks from government projects between 2022 and 2025. Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla told reporters