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Inquirer.net - Nov 6, 2026

MANILA, Philippines – The Office of the Ombudsman will conduct unannounced inspections at the New Quezon City Jail in Payatas following reports that detained former House Speaker Martin Romualdez was escorted out of his dormitory by a jail warden. Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla announced the planned inspections on Friday, Nov. 6, warning that Bureau of

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