Former House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez says he is prepared to face any complaints or probe from the Office of the Ombudsman related to the flood control anomalies, according to statements relayed by his lawyer, Ade Fajardo. Fajardo says there is no evidence implicating Romualdez in the multibillion-peso flood control scandal. He disputes allegations that Romualdez helped channel funding for questionable projects through annual budget processes overseen by the House when he was its leader. The reports indicate that the Ombudsman has not yet conducted a preliminary investigation involving Romualdez in connection with the flood control issue, though claims about his possible role have been circulating. Separately, coverage notes that Romualdez’s camp has formally signaled readiness to respond should Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla file complaints. Overall, the available accounts focus on Romualdez’s response and his legal position, rather than on any findings from the Ombudsman.