CLAIM: Martin Romualdez did not respond to the Supreme Court’s summons and is now wanted by the AFP and the PNP.
RATING: FALSE
A YouTube video posted by the channel “BOSES NG MASA” falsely claimed that former speaker Martin Romualdez did not respond to a Supreme Court summons and is now wanted by the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Philippine National Police (PNP), after being implicated by the Discaya couple in the investigation into the alleged corruption in the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).
Flagged Content: The video claimed that Romualdez was wanted by law enforcers. It was posted on Sept 13, 2025.
- The caption of the video reads, “NAKAKAGULAT! ROMUALDEZ WANTED NA NG AFP AT PNP! SUPREME COURT SUMMON HINDI PA RIN SINUSUNOD?!”
- The contents of the video are not related to the claims of its title.
Our Debunk: There is no warrant of arrest issued against Romualdez. He was actively carrying out his duties as speaker of the House of Representatives when the claim was made.
- On Sept. 15, 2025, Romualdez had a discussion with women lawmakers during a consultation at the speaker’s office in the House of Representatives.
- Romualdez released a statement regarding the corruption allegations levied against him.
- On Sept. 17, 2025, Romualdez stepped down as the speaker of the House, amid investigations surrounding the government’s flood control projects.
- Under the Constitution, the only time the AFP is allowed to exercise law enforcement powers, like arresting civilians, is when the commander in chief calls out the AFP to suppress lawless violence.
Rewind: During the Blue Ribbon Committee hearing on Sept. 8, 2025, DPWH contractors Sarah and Pacifico Discaya linked multiple government officials and lawmakers to corruption, one of them being Romualdez.
Why we’re fact-checking this: As of the time of writing, the YouTube video has amassed 7,414 views, 688 likes, and 65 comments.
Spot The Fake: Beware of false breaking updates. Any news regarding arrests of political figures should be obtained from law enforcement agencies, government press releases, or official documents. Ysabel Javier
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