Palace wants probe on why Romualdez allowed aide

Inquirer.net - Nov 7, 2026

Malacañang on Friday called for a “deeper” investigation into why Martin Romualdez was allowed to have a personal aide assist him in the New Quezon City Jail—where the former Speaker and President Marcos’ cousin is detained for plunder. Palace press officer Claire Castro said this special treatment, if proven, would constitute “extravagance.” READ: Palace wants

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