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Ombudsman Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla, October 9, 2025. Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News

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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17636310206861763631016813.jpeg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/>Ombudsman Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla, October 9, 2025. Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News</div>MANILA — Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla revealed on Thursday that former House Speaker Martin Romualdez called him up to make a case for himself amid the flood control corruption scandal linking lawmakers to bogus infrastructure projects.In a law forum, Remulla said Romualdez called him after he was appointed Ombudsman, which is tasked with probing public officials, but before he formally assumed office.“He was trying to explain his side, that he had no hand in many things but that’s all I can remember. I don’t really remember the specifics. Of course, he was trying to make a case, his case, that he had nothing to do with anything,” he recalled.He said he told the Leyte congressman that: “We’ll just follow the evidence. That’s it.&quot;<div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/11/15/romualdez-says-co-s-allegations-do-not-hold-water-in-court-1750">Romualdez says Co&#x27;s allegations &#x27;do not hold water in court&#x27; </a></div>Remulla said he accepted the call out of respect, noting that he has a close relationship with Romualdez since they are fraternity brothers and have worked together at the House.But he insisted that they have not been able to speak again since, except for a simple exchange during Romualdez’s birthday.The topic came up after former Socio-Economic Planning Secretary Winnie Monsod asked him when the Office of the Ombudsman will be able to file a case against the President’s cousin.Remulla said they are building a case, albeit admitting that they may have to look at different angles.“Martin, knowing him, never talks about money to anybody. That’s his way of doing business — especially politic, he never talks about the money,&quot; he said.&quot;But from all that we see right now, it appears that flood control became a currency, a political currency of sorts.&quot;<div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/11/18/ombudsman-files-raps-vs-zaldy-co-others-in-oriental-mindoro-flood-control-project-1623">Ombudsman files raps vs Zaldy Co, others in Oriental Mindoro flood control project </a></div>He said his office will have to &quot;go and look at the evidence that will pinpoint a specific violation of the law, a specific culpability.&quot;Asked if a case may be filed against Romualdez in the next six to nine months, Remulla answered in the affirmative.&quot;I’ll hold you to that,&quot; said Monsod.&quot;Yes, ma’am. We’re not letting up,&quot; he answered.As for allegations implicating President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., Remulla said he has not seen any evidence yet that could prove the President&#x27;s involvement but vowed to follow where evidence takes them.“Revelations are still fresh and we’re checking on everything. Hindi ko naman kinuha ang opisinang ito para magtakip kahit kanino (I did not accept this appointment so I could cover up for anyone). I didn’t get this office for that,” he said.

Ombudsman Boying Remulla revealed on Thursday that former House Speaker Martin Romualdez called him up to make a case for himself amid the flood control corruption scandal linking lawmakers to bogus infrastructure projects.

Ombudsman Boying Remulla revealed on Thursday that former House Speaker Martin Romualdez called him up to make a case for himself amid the flood control corruption scandal linking lawmakers to bogus infrastructure projects.

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Remulla says Romualdez called him to deny involvement with flood control controversy

Andrea Taguines,

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Published Nov 20, 2025 05:35 PM PHT

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