Court inspects Payatas jail after tackling Romualdez detention issues

Inquirer.net - Nov 9, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan Third Division on Monday inspected the New Quezon City Jail-Male Dormitory of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP), where former House Speaker Martin Romualdez is detained. Romualdez was jailed in connection with a plunder case stemming from an alleged P7.44 billion kickback in infrastructure projects. WATCH: COURT INSPECTS PAYATAS

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Court inspects Payatas jail after tackling Romualdez detention issues

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