It has also taken an interesting turn of events, including the resignation of Abalos as COMELEC chairman, the alleged bribery of congressmen and provincial governors (dubbed as "Bribery in the Palace"), the unseating of Jose de Venecia, Jr. as House Speaker, and the alleged "kidnapping" of designated National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) consultant-turned-NBN/ZTE witness Rodolfo Noel "Jun" Lozada, Jr.
This situation has unfolded with several significant developments, including Abalos' resignation as COMELEC chairman, allegations of bribery involving congressmen and provincial governors ("Bribery in the Palace"), Jose de Venecia, Jr.'s ouster as House Speaker, and the alleged abduction of Rodolfo Noel "Jun" Lozada, Jr., a consultant for NEDA and witness to the NBN/ZTE scandal.