Lito Banayo calls Toby Tiangco a standout voice in Congress after Romualdez exposé

Veteran political strategist and former Philippine representative to Taiwan Lito Banayo has expressed admiration for Navotas Rep. Toby Tiangco, citing his integrity following his public disclosure about the circumstances surrounding disputed budget dealings involving Leyte Rep. and then–House Speaker Martin Romualdez. In his column published by Manila Standard, Banayo described Tiangco as an unexpected yet... Continue Reading →

January 18, 2026 0

Spain property worth up to ₱471.8M tied to Martin Romualdez, Rappler report says

A recent investigative piece by Rappler has connected Leyte Representative and former House Speaker Martin Romualdez to a luxury residential property located in Cadiz, Spain. The report detailed that the home, known as Villa Kabila, sits within the upscale Sotogrande enclave. Covering 2,019 square meters, the residence reportedly features at least 16 bedrooms and a... Continue Reading →

January 17, 2026 0

Tiangco recounts alleged Marcos–Romualdez dispute over ‘pocketed’ public funds

Navotas Rep. Toby Tiangco claimed that President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. once confronted his cousin, Leyte Rep. and former House Speaker Martin Romualdez, over allegations involving the misuse of public funds. In a televised interview, Tiangco said the President raised concerns about unprogrammed funds that were allegedly redirected to projects linked to Romualdez and then... Continue Reading →

January 16, 2026 0

Imee Marcos questions absence of Martin Romualdez in flood control corruption cases

Senator Imee Marcos raised concerns over why her cousin, former House Speaker Martin Romualdez, has not been implicated in the flood control corruption cases that prosecutors are reportedly preparing to file. Marcos pointed out that Romualdez’s apparent exclusion from the list of lawmakers and other personalities facing possible charges was striking, adding that his name... Continue Reading →

January 12, 2026 0