Sandiganbayan summons BJMP execs over claims Romualdez left jail

Inquirer.net - Nov 4, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan Third Division on Wednesday summoned Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) officials following claims that former House Speaker Martin Romualdez is leaving his jail cell. The Third Division is handling Romualdez’s plunder case stemming from alleged kickbacks from infrastructure projects worth P7.44 billion. According to Third Division clerk of court

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