Ombudsman: Villanueva’s flood mess case now in ‘advanced stage’

2026-03-16 - 05:34

MANILA, Philippines — The case of Sen. Joel Villanueva being investigated by the Department of Justice (DOJ) is now in “an advanced stage,” Assistant Ombudsman Mico Clavano said on Monday. Villanueva faces charges in violation of the Anti-Graft Law, malversation of public funds through falsification of public documents, direct bribery, corruption of public officials, and