Romualdez

help uncover the truth. I’m not hiding anything and there is nothing for me to hide,” Romualdez added.

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He denied receiving kickbacks as claimed by Orly Guteza, Zaldy Co’s former security aide.

Guteza earlier said he delivered bags of cash to Romualdez from his boss’ home, which may reach up to over P1.6 billion.

The Leyte Ist district congressman reiterated his purpose in appearing before the ICI, which was to “clarify the issues and share whatever information I can that may help the commission in its work.”

“While I was not part of the bicameral conference committee, whatever I know, I will share,” he noted.

Emerging from the hearing about two hours later, Romualdez said the ICI was a forum for facts and evidence.

“First of all, I want to thank the ICI. I’m very glad that I was invited to the ICI to share my personal knowledge on the budget process,” he said. “And of course, any information about the insertions on the (budget).”

“The ICI commissioners were able to ask me any questions and I was able to answer it... I feel very, very happy that I was given this opportunity,” he added.

Romualdez also noted his willingness to return to the ICI in case he is invited again.