P27-B Projects Linked to Romualdez Allegedly Inserted by Witness
A witness testified before the Sandiganbayan that over P27 billion in public works projects linked to former House Speaker Martin Romualdez were allegedly inserted upon instructions from the late Public Works Undersecretary Maria Catalina Cabral. This testimony emerged during a trial concerning alleged irregularities within the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).
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