Ex-official: P120M ‘token’ just 1% of alleged kickbacks
Former Public Works Undersecretary Roberto Bernardo testified that the P120 million "token of gratitude" he allegedly received from former Ako Bicol Rep. Zaldy Co represents only 1% of the total alleged kickbacks. This testimony is a significant step in unraveling a large-scale bribery scandal involving infrastructure projects.
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