Ramon T. Tulfo, Jr. retracts public allegations that former House Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez secretly exited detention and then returned, saying his earlier claims were incorrect. In later posts, Tulfo acknowledges the assertions were contradicted by the jail superintendent’s testimony.
According to coverage, Tulfo previously alleged that Romualdez used a backdoor route at the New Quezon City Jail to board a waiting ambulance, with power allegedly cut to hide security footage. He later described those claims as fiction and erroneous, and apologised for the misinformation. Romualdez’s camp welcomed the correction, with lawyers saying Tulfo admitted he received wrong information and did not verify it before posting.
Outlets emphasise different aspects of the episode: some focus on Tulfo’s admission and apology, while others highlight the potential harm caused by spreading unverified claims before facts are confirmed. Across reports, there is agreement that Tulfo walked back his allegations after new verification information emerged.
