Nov 5, 2026
MANILA, Philippines—Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla on Thursday dismissed as “chismis” (gossip) allegations that former House Speaker Martin Romualdez had been allowed to leave his detention facility, urging the media to review the closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage. “Chismis lang yan. I would like all of you to join me and view the CCTV footage for the