Metro Manila, Philippines – Former House Speaker and Leyte Rep. Martin Romualdez is not yet off the hook in the anomalous flood control projects, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. said Thursday, Nov. 13.
In a Malacañang press briefing, Marcos said there is no evidence implicating his cousin in the flood control scandal.
“The only evidence that has been made against him is in the Senate. If something else comes out, then he might have to be answerable for something,” he said.
Romualdez has been mentioned in legislative inquiries related to flood control anomalies, which he has denied.
In October, he appeared before the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) in Taguig, where he described himself as a “resource person” willing to share his knowledge on the budget process.
“At the end of the day, it is evidence – not political noise or unfounded accusations – that will reveal what really happened. My presence here reflects my commitment to state the truth and not allow politics to prevail,” Romualdez said during the hearing.
He added that he was ready to cooperate fully and had nothing to hide.
Marcos also warned government officials and other individuals involved in anomalous infrastructure projects that they would face arrest and imprisonment before Christmas.
“Your happy days are over. We will get you,” he said.
Senator Panfilo Lacson, reelected chairman of the blue ribbon committee, said Romualdez and other lawmakers cited in affidavits by Pacifico “Curlee” Discaya and Sarah Discaya would be invited to attend future hearings.
