Ex-DPWH Undersecretary Admits Receiving P120 Million in Flood Project Kickbacks
Former Public Works Undersecretary Roberto Bernardo admitted receiving P120 million as 'balato' or gratuity from fugitive Congressman Zaldy Co, sourced from anomalous flood control project funds. This amount reportedly represents one percent of the alleged kickbacks.
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