
Romualdez camp: Recantations weaken case
Romualdez camp disputes Ombudsman claim that Zaldy Co bodyguards’ recantations strengthen the flood control scam probe, saying the withdrawals weaken the case…
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Romualdez camp disputes Ombudsman claim that Zaldy Co bodyguards’ recantations strengthen the flood control scam probe, saying the withdrawals weaken the case…

Former Speaker Martin Romualdez’s camp accuses the Ombudsman of prejudging a flood control kickbacks case, challenging its stance that witness recantations are…

Detained Senator Rodante Marcoleta denies coaching flood-control whistleblower Orly Guteza, saying his recantation may have been driven by alleged threats…

A retraction can be bought or coerced as easily as testimony can, often more easily, because by then the witness is isolated, exposed, and out of money.

Former House Speaker Martin Romualdez’s camp says recent witness recantations and 25 supplemental affidavits strengthen its defense and hopes the Ombudsman…


Ping Lacson says Orly Guteza’s recantation was unsurprising, citing Senate records alleging he was coached before testifying against Romualdez and Co.


The Ombudsman said it remains unfazed by the recantations of Zaldy Co’s alleged former bodyguards, saying 28 witnesses are prepared to provide direct and…

Former soldier Orly Guteza has recanted his earlier testimony alleging cash deliveries to Martin Romualdez, claiming he was offered money and scholarships to…


Ombudsman investigators may name four former bodyguards of ex-Rep. Zaldy Co as co-respondents in a plunder case involving alleged flood control project…

The Ombudsman is considering including four former bodyguards of Zaldy Co in the plunder case involving Martin Romualdez if they no longer cooperate as…


Tiangco said President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. must prove that the investigation will not spare any public official from accountability, even if the…

Filipino-Singaporean filmmaker Rafael Manuel won the World Cinema Dramatic Special Jury Award for Creative Vision at the Sundance Film Festival 2026 for his…


‘Life is full of challenges, but this is what keeps us grounded. It’s about how we respond and how we strengthen ourselves.’

Former BuCor acting director Rafael Ragos, key witness in the case against Leila de Lima, has died. Ragos later recanted his testimony, claiming coercion and…
