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Representative Leila de Lima / Wikimedia (Public domain)Philippines Says Former Lawmaker Zaldy Co Released by Czech Authorities After Arrest
The Philippines announced that Zaldy Co, a former lawmaker and key suspect in a domestic corruption scandal, has been released by Czech authorities. The release came just over a week after his arrest. Details on the circumstances remain limited.
The White House from Washington, DC / Wikimedia (Public domain)Ombudsman Seeks to Block Former House Speaker's Medical Trip Abroad
The Ombudsman has requested a court order to prevent former House speaker Martin Romualdez from traveling to Singapore for a medical procedure. No such order has been issued yet, and Romualdez received travel clearance from the House. He faces potential plunder charges related to…
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)Los Angeles Councilmember Enters Plea in Nearly $1 Million Scandal Involving Wife's Firm
A Los Angeles city councilmember entered a plea in a case involving the alleged funneling of nearly $1 million to his wife's firm. The allegations also include the use of taxpayer funds for her health insurance. The case stems from actions during his tenure in city government.