Lawmaker Romualdez denies allegations of receiving kickbacks, claiming that his name was dropped by Discayas amidst accusations of unnamed legislators.
The House of Representatives is currently grappling with the fallout from a flood control controversy and an overall budget scandal. The latest development in this saga comes from accusations leveled against Speaker Martin Romualdez during a Senate hearing.
Romualdez has vehemently denied all baseless and irresponsible allegations made against him, asserting that he has never accepted a bribe from anyone and does not need or allow himself to be corrupted by money that does not belong to him. He also refuted allegations of receiving kickbacks from public works projects.
The accusations against Romualdez were made by the Discaya couple during a hearing on Monday, in which they submitted an affidavit linking numerous lawmakers to a public works scandal. However, Romualdez claims that the link made between him and the scandal is false, malicious, and nothing more than name-dropping.
Quezon City 4th District Representative Marvin Rillo and Uswag Ilonggo Representative Jojo Ang, according to reports, claimed that Romualdez approved requests for unprogrammed funds and insertions. Both Rillo and Ang, along with Romualdez, have dismissed the allegations made against them.
The controversy has not been limited to Romualdez alone. Besides the resigned Minister of Public Works, two senators accused of receiving bribes related to flood protection projects have publicly maintained their innocence during televised congressional hearings.
Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin, in a strongly worded statement, accused the lower chamber of corruption. However, after Bersamin's statement, he appeared to soften his tone during the budget deliberations for the Office of the President.
Senate President Chiz Escudero was ousted from his post and replaced by Senator Tito Sotto, but it remains unclear whether this change is related to the ongoing scandal.
Amidst the allegations, Ang also expressed surprise at being mentioned in the accusations and urged the public to remain focused on the facts. He stated that the allegations come as a convenient distraction from the real issues.
The website.com is reporting on these events, providing a platform for the public to stay informed about the developments in this ongoing saga. As the House of Representatives continues to grapple with the fallout from the flood control controversy and overall budget scandal, the truth remains to be seen.
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