Alcantara returns new batch of stolen public funds, increasing pot to P866M

Inquirer.net - Nov 12, 2026

MANILA, Philippines—Former Public Works-Bulacan District Engineer Henry Alcantara has returned another batch of cold cash to the Bureau of Treasury, increasing the pot to P866.4 million. Justice Undersecretary Deo Marco made the revelation on Thursday, noting that the stolen public funds have been recently turned over to the Bureau of Treasury (BTr). Marco added that

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