Martin Romualdez

The latest news and top stories on Martin Romualdez, the Speaker of the House of Representatives in the Philippines since 2022. He previously represented Leyte’s first district and was House Majority Leader. Romualdez is a cousin of the Philippines President Bongbong Marcos.

Martin Romualdez

Allies of Philippines’ Duterte step up online attacks as drug war trial looms

The efforts have focused on undermining the ICC itself, targeting victims and witnesses and normalising mockery of the dead.

Philippines flood-control probe ‘in peril’ after death of public works official

Philippines’ first family says financial scrutiny welcome amid graft allegations

Accountability test for Philippines’ Marcos family as budget scandal widens

Zaldy Co’s claims strike at the core of a system where budget power, patronage and family networks have long been intertwined, analysts say.

Philippines’ Marcos orders arrest of Zaldy Co, 17 others in flood control scandal

‘The wheels of justice are turning,’ the Philippine president said when announcing that an arrest warrant has gone out against Co and others.

Marcos’ cousin faces plunder charges in Philippine corruption scandal

The government also auctioned off luxury vehicles linked to corruption in flood infrastructure in a bid to recover stolen public funds.

Show of force? How mass rally put Philippine church in power spotlight

The Iglesia ni Cristo is seeking to use the corruption scandal to assert its relevance amid the warring factions in government, analysts say.

Philippine flood corruption scandal deepens with first charges over ghost projects

Former congressman Elizaldy Co and public works officials were charged for a ‘grossly’ substandard road dyke project in Oriental Mindoro province.

Is Philippine speaker’s anti-dynasty push ‘just lip service’?

Critics urge Faustino “Bojie” Dy III to make good on his pledge and help break the stranglehold political dynasties have on Philippine politics.

Philippines’ Marcos names ally to corruption watchdog post amid flood scandal

Jesus Crispin Remulla’s appointment as ombudsman for flood project corruption has sparked accountability concerns.

Could Philippines’ flood-control corruption scandal engulf President Marcos too?

At least 50 politicians and top officials have been implicated so far in what has been called ‘the biggest corruption scandal in history’.

‘Truly shameful’: mass protests in Philippines as fury mounts over corruption

Filipinos condemned the corruption in sham projects as an estimated US$2 billion in funds went down the drain.

Philippine contractors allege political bribery in flood control scandal

The Discayas have offered to turn state witnesses but legal experts say their alleged role in the scandal could undermine their credibility.

‘You should be ashamed’: Marcos Jnr blasts corrupt officials in annual address

In his shortest Sona to date, the Philippine president mostly avoided talking about foreign policy issues.

Marcos vs Marcos: the bitter truth behind the Philippine first family’s feud

From awkward wedding encounters to public snubs and shouting matches, President Marcos Jnr and his sister Imee are now openly estranged.

Philippines urged to ‘double down’ in talks over 20% tariff with Trump

Trump says the tariff on Philippine exports to the US is necessary to address what he calls Washington’s ‘unsustainable’ trade deficit.

Philippines-China sea dispute takes on legal edge with cyber libel suit

Top Philippine coastguard official takes action against pro-Beijing influencer for claiming that he is a paid US asset.