The Office of the Ombudsman has stated it is nearly finished with its fact-finding investigation against former House Speaker Martin Romualdez regarding the flood control controversy.Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla emphasized that the office is close to filing plunder charges but needs to finalize procedural details.He mentioned the investigation focuses on alleged budget insertions in the 2025 national budget through an unofficial committee.Remulla acknowledged the challenge of countering well-resourced legal teams but stressed the importance of a coherent case.The investigation includes multiple lawmakers under scrutiny, and Remulla emphasized adherence to due process despite public impatience.The case against Romualdez is described as complex, requiring meticulous preparation to ensure legal validity.

The Ombudsman also highlighted the need to address systemic corruption, calling it 'obscene' for politicians to exploit public funds for personal gain.