Romualdez’s lawyer says Bonoan drop from plunder case ‘alarming’

MANILA, Philippines — The dropping of plunder charges against former Public Works Secretary Manuel Bonoan is alarming as it appears he is being prepared as a potential witness against Leyte Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez despite the absence of an initial testimony, the lawmaker’s lawyer said on Friday. In a statement, Fajardo reiterated that Bonoan never