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Today’s headlines: Martin Romualdez, Strait of Hormuz, Diesel

Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:

• Swipe at Marcos? Romualdez blames executive for budget corruption scandal

The Ombudsman asks the Sandiganbayan to issue a precautionary hold departure order against former house speaker Martin Romualdez, but the anti-graft court has yet to grant the request.

• Scam messages offering ships safe transit through Hormuz, security firm warns 

Greek maritime risk management firm MARISKS warns shipping companies have received fraudulent messages offering safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for cryptocurrency.

• DOE says 2 diesel shipments set to arrive this week

The Energy Department announces the country will receive two diesel shipments containing around 600,000 barrels within the week from Singapore.

• Villars deny SEC’s insider trading, market manipulation charges

Former senator and billionaire Manny Villar and his family deny charges of insider trading, stock market manipulation, and other securities code violations.

• Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala steps down as Globe chairman

Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala steps down as Globe Telecom’s chairman after nearly 30 years in service.