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japantimes.co.jpHouse of Representatives Advances Impeachment Process Against Vice President Sara Duterte
The House of Representatives in the Philippines is moving forward with impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte. The justice committee may vote on probable cause by April 29, 2026, with a potential plenary vote before the end of May. This could lead to a Senate…
manilatimes.netRomualdez Lawyers Seek Ombudsman Recusal in Flood Control Probe
Lawyers for Leyte 1st District Representative Martin Romualdez asked Ombudsman Boying Remulla to recuse his office from investigating their client, citing statements indicating bias. The request follows public remarks by Remulla and Assistant Ombudsman Mico Clavano on potential p…
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)Ombudsman Investigates Jose Raulito Paras in Connection to Martin Romualdez Properties
The Office of the Ombudsman is investigating lawyer Jose Raulito Paras for alleged money laundering related to property transactions linked to former House speaker Martin Romualdez. Documents highlight Paras' roles in companies involved in acquiring high-value properties in the P…