The camp of Leyte Rep. Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez on Thursday denied any involvement in alleged anomalies in flood mitigation projects, claiming he is being used as a "convenient excuse and political scapegoat," as reported by BusinessWorld.
In a statement, spokesperson Elaine A. Atienza maintained that no official from the Department of Public Works and Highways had linked Romualdez to any irregularities. She argued that the accusations are politically motivated and aimed at diverting attention from the real issues.
The allegations pertain to flood mitigation projects, though specific details of the anomalies were not disclosed in the statement. Romualdez, a former House Speaker, has faced previous political controversies, but his camp insists he is being unfairly targeted.