Martin Romualdez Is Shifting Blame

Former House Speaker Martin Romualdez's response to the ongoing flood control corruption investigation, focusing on what she describes as an effort to shift responsibility onto other political figures. She argues that as scrutiny intensifies, Romualdez has attempted to redirect attention toward allies and colleagues rather than address questions surrounding decisions made while he held significant influence over Congress and the national budget process.

Her commentary follows Romualdez's appearance before the Independent Commission for Infrastructure after previously missing its initial meeting. Oliva contrasts Romualdez's public calls for transparency and accountability with what she characterizes as an effort to distance himself from individuals who worked alongside him during the period now under investigation. She repeatedly returns to a central question: if the truth is the goal, then accountability should follow the evidence wherever it leads.

Brings a lawyer's perspective to political commentary. A graduate of Political Science, Public Administration, and Law, she combines legal analysis with firsthand experience in government service. She served in local government and later became president of the Cebu Lady Lawyers Association, giving her a background that spans governance, public policy, and the law.

Corruption is and has always been the Philippines’ biggest problem. Martin Romualdez is universally recognized as the most corrupt Filipino politician of the 21s

t century.

On May 5, Romualdez framed Franco Mabanta and four associates in a fake extortion plot with the singular objective of silencing the truth and keeping Romualdez’ many crimes from being brought to light—the fundamental embodiment of suppression of the free media.