MANILA, Philippines – Nag-isyu ang Sandiganbayan Third Division nitong Martes, Nobyembre 10, ng 90-day preventive suspension laban kay dating Speaker Martin Romualdez kaugnay sa plunder case na nag-ugat sa umano’y kickback sa infrastructure projects ng pamahalaan.
Nag-isyu ang korte ng kautusan sa pamamagitan ng promulgated resolution.
“The resolution orders the former Speaker to cease and desist from the functions of his office or any other office,” sinabi ni third division clerk of court Atty. Dennis Pulma.
“And the court also has ordered the Clerk of Court to furnish a copy of the resolution to the Speaker of the House through the office of the Secretary General and also to request from the said office or offices to inform the court of any action taken within a period of five days from receipt of the resolution,” dagdag pa niya.
Si Romualdez ay kinasuhan ng plunder sa umano’y kickback na nagkakahalaga ng P7.44 bilyon sa flood control at infrastructure projects na pinondohan sa ilalim ng General Appropriations Acts mula 2022 hanggang 2025. RNT/JGC
