Ombudsman alleges Romualdez’s ‘kickbacks’ funneled in corporate entities

MANILA, Philippines — The alleged kickbacks of former House Speaker Martin Romualdez were purportedly funneled through companies owned or controlled by an associate, according to state prosecutors.

The special panel of prosecutors of the Office of the Ombudsman put forth this theory in a 104-page supplemental complaint-affidavit they filed on July 20 to recommend case ...