Leyte Rep. and former House Speaker Martin Romualdez questions the fairness of the Office of the Ombudsman’s investigation into him, saying the anti-graft body is relying on witnesses he claims have already been discredited. In a statement issued on Friday, Romualdez challenges the Ombudsman’s decision to use certain witnesses whom he and the Department of Justice (DOJ) have publicly criticized, arguing that this raises concerns about whether the probe is being conducted fairly. He also points to witnesses that he says are facing other legal complaints, including cyber libel and perjury cases. The remarks come amid the Ombudsman’s ongoing scrutiny of Romualdez, including allegations linked to alleged infrastructure corruption and to “insertions,” as described in reporting on the case. Neither outlet’s summary indicates any ruling or conclusion from the Ombudsman on the merits of the investigation at this time. Romualdez’s complaint centers on the credibility and suitability of the witnesses used by the Ombudsman rather than on specific evidence referenced in the investigation.