The Sandiganbayan Third Division allows former House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez to attend his arraignment and pre-trial proceedings via videoconference on Wednesday. The court issues the decision after an urgent motion is filed by Romualdez’s camp, seeking permission to participate remotely.
In its resolution, the Sandiganbayan directs the warden of the Quezon City Jail to assist Romualdez by providing the necessary facilities, services, and equipment for the videoconference. The court also orders the division clerk of court to personally read the charges in the Information before the charges are presented to Romualdez himself at the place where he is held.
The outlets report the same core development: the court’s approval of remote attendance and the accompanying instructions to ensure the proceedings are carried out properly. Coverage focuses on the court’s directives regarding logistics and the reading of charges, rather than on the merits of the case or the specific allegations.
