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Philippine lawmaker pleads not guilty to plunder

Martin Romualdez has pleaded not guilty to plunder, and the case will proceed to trial. Wider unrest or institutional disruption has not been indicated.

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A high-profile corruption case could affect confidence in Philippine political institutions, but broader consequences are currently unclear.

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  1. Martin Romualdez pleads not guilty to plunder; case moves to trial ↗rappler.com · Recorded source date: Sep 16, 2026, 4:32 AM UTC
  2. Romualdez pleads not guilty in P7.4 billion plunder case ↗philstar.com · Recorded source date: Sep 16, 2026, 4:47 PM UTC

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