Bernardo tells Sandiganbayan: Binay, Poe also received alleged kickbacks

Inquirer.net - Oct 29, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Former Senators Nancy Binay and Grace Poe have also allegedly received “commitments” or kickbacks from flood control projects. State witness and former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Undersecretary Roberto Bernardo gave this testimony to the Sandiganbayan Third Division on Thursday. READ: Bernardo: All of DPWH projects nationwide have alleged kickbacks Bernardo

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