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Martin Romualdez

Martin Romualdez

Former House Speaker

Appears in 1 story

Notable Quotes

The pork barrel system has been abolished.

No sworn or credible evidence has ever linked me to any irregularity, and again, my conscience remains clear.

Stories

Philippines slashes discretionary spending amid flood control scandal

Rule Changes

Subject of plunder charge recommendation to Ombudsman; received P6B in DPWH allocables in 2026 budget despite corruption allegations

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed a $115 billion budget on January 5, 2026, while vetoing $1.6 billion in unprogrammed appropriations—slashing discretionary funds to their lowest level since 2019. The veto follows scandal over phantom flood control projects: former lawmaker Zaldy Co admitted to inserting $1.69 billion into the 2025 budget, implicating Marcos's cousin, then-House Speaker Martin Romualdez, in an alleged kickback scheme.

Updated May 19