September 11 Rappler+ briefing to spotlight Martin Romualdez wealth investigation

In a briefing for Rappler+ members, reporters, researchers, and anti-corruption groups will take participants into their investigation into the wealth and properties of former House Speaker Martin Romualdez. Rappler+ members are invited to an exclusive briefing on September 11 titled 'From Information to Action: The Romualdez Trail' to discuss accountability in public office. The briefing will focus on former House speaker Martin Romualdez and the allegations surrounding him, including corruption linked to flood control and the national budget. Attendees will learn about the connections between Romualdez, his properties, and associates, while exploring how journalism and civil society can collaborate to hold officials accountable. This is AI-generated. Read the article for full context. Report any errors. MANILA, Philippines – How is power built? Who enables it? What happens when you follow the money? And more importantly, how can citizens turn leads and tips into concrete actions that hold public officials accountable? On September 11, Rappler+ members are invited to an exclusive briefing, “From Information to Action: The Romualdez Trail,” at the Rappler Civic Hub in Pasig City. This briefing takes attendees beyond the headlines to examine the bigger picture surrounding former House speaker and Leyte 1st District Representative Martin Romualdez. Romualdez has faced allegations linked to the flood control corruption scandal, the national budget, and more. But the story extends beyond any single case. Rappler’s investigations have examined the broader network around Romualdez, from high-value properties and newly incorporated companies to people with business, professional, and personal ties to the former speaker. Rappler has previously reported on the expansion of Romualdez’s political and business influence (Read the investigative series: Romualdez associate, frat brother linked to another US property worth P425M) At this briefing, we put the pieces together, for you. Rappler lead editorial researcher Jodesz Gavilan and justice reporter Jairo Bolledo will walk members through the latest developments and Rappler’s body of reporting to understand: the cases, the properties, the people, and the connections. Corruption watchdog groups will show how journalism and civil society can work together to hold public officials accountable. More than a recap of the news, the briefing gives members a chance to ask questions directly, and examine how political and economic power is built and sustained, before opening a larger conversation, about what accountability can look like from here. Want a seat? This briefing is exclusive to annual Rappler+ members. Annual members get access to exclusive investigations and in-depth perspectives, plus members-only, in-person conversations like this with Rappler journalists, experts, and newsmakers. Become an annual member: rappler.com/plus Already a Rappler+ member? Email plus@rappler.com to reserve your seat. – Rappler.com How does this make you feel? Loading