Ombudsman Boying Remulla revealed on Thursday that former House Speaker and Leyte 1st District Representative Martin Romualdez contacted him regarding the ongoing flood control scandal.
Speaking at a law forum organized by the University of the Philippines College of Law in Bonifacio Global City, Remulla said he answered the call “out of respect,” since they had previously worked together in the House of Representatives.
“He was trying to explain his side, that he had no hand in many things but that’s all I can remember. I don’t really remember the specifics. Of course, he was trying to make a case, his case, that he had nothing to do with anything,” Remulla recounted.
He told Romualdez: “We’ll just follow the evidence. That’s it.”
When asked by U.P. professor and former National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) Director-General Winnie Monsod whether the Ombudsman would file a case against Romualdez, Remulla replied: “Oh yes, yes ma’am. Yes ma’am. I’ve discussed even this morning with my people. I’ve discussed with certain politicians from the House who are not with him. I just gave them an idea of what can be, what we are not getting about.”
Remulla noted that the office is still reviewing various angles and evidence before proceeding with any formal charges.