Graft trial of ex-BFP chief Fernandez begins, number of witnesses cut
The graft trial of former Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) chief Jesus Fernandez commenced before the Sandiganbayan Third Division. The prosecution significantly reduced its witness count from nine to six. The case involves an alleged P4 million bribe received by Fernandez.
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