Benny Abante on Martin Romualdez’s arrest, flood-control scandal and political accountability

September 9, 2026 Episode Get ready for thought-provoking conversations that challenge your views and sharpen your opinions. Join Atty. Barry Gutierrez and Relly Fajardo on #TheSpokes as they tackle both sides of today’s most pressing political and governance issues. The arrest of former House Speaker Martin Romualdez has sent shockwaves through Congress and raised bigger questions about accountability, political alliances, and where the flood control investigation could lead next. Manila 6th District Representative Benny Abante joins us to discuss his continued support for Romualdez, what the arrest means for his former allies, and how far he believes the investigation should go if other high-ranking officials are found accountable. Abante also addresses accusations of “selective accountability,” whether the same legal standards should apply to Romualdez and Vice President Sara Duterte, and what he wants to see from the Good Government and Public Accountability panel following the arrest. The congressman also weighs in on the ongoing impeachment trial of VP Sara Duterte—from the ₱612.5 million confidential funds and the role of Atty. Michael Poa to the evidence he believes could determine the outcome of the case. He also tackles whether the 16-vote threshold should be reconsidered, whether the impeachment trial is about accountability or Sara Duterte’s 2028 ambitions, and several tough hypothetical questions involving the Marcos administration and the Romualdez case. Tune in for a wide-ranging conversation with Congressman Benny Abante on political accountability, the flood control scandal, and the high-stakes battles shaping Philippine politics. 🕥 9:00 a.m., Mondays - Fridays 📺 Free TV Ch. 31, Cignal Ch. 24, Samsung TV Plus, TCL Smart TVs, Blast TV, AmasianTV 📱 Cignal Play, BNC YouTube and Facebook Visit our website: https://bnc.bilyonaryo.com Check out our official social media accounts: https://www.facebook.com/bncphl https://twitter.com/bncdotph https://www.instagram.com/bnc.ph https://www.tiktok.com/@bnc.ph https://www.youtube.com/@bncphl #bilyonaryonewschannel #bnc #thespokes Warning: Unauthorized use of any BNC videos without proper approval will lead to legal action to the fullest extent of the law.