DOJ denies reports naming Romualdez as possible state witness

The Department of Justice on Friday denied reports claiming that former House Speaker Martin Romualdez is being considered as a state witness, saying there is no factual or legal basis for such misinformation.

The DOJ clarified that to qualify as a state witness, an individual must first file an application under the Witness Protection, Security and Benefits Program, which will then be evaluated to determine eligibility.

As of the date of the briefing, Romualdez has not filed any such application.

The department assured the public that all investigations will be conducted swiftly and fairly, emphasizing that “no one will be spared if the evidence so warrants.” It also warned against false information and political propaganda that misuse legal terms, urging the public to rely only on verified statements from the DOJ.

“The rule of law remains paramount in our work — guided by facts, not politics,” the DOJ said.