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Binay, Poe allegedly received kickbacks from flood control projects
Former Senators Nancy Binay and Grace Poe are accused of receiving commitments or kickbacks linked to flood control initiatives, according to testimony before the Sandiganbayan. A state witness from the Department of Public Works and Highways made the allegations during Thursday's court hearing.
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Former Senators Nancy Binay and Grace Poe allegedly received "commitments" or kickbacks from flood control projects, according to testimony presented to the Sandiganbayan Third Division on Thursday.
State witness Roberto Bernardo, a former Undersecretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways, provided the testimony implicating the two former lawmakers. His account follows previous statements suggesting that kickback schemes were widespread across DPWH projects nationwide.
Bernardo's testimony marks another significant development in ongoing investigations into alleged corruption tied to public works projects. The Sandiganbayan, which specializes in cases involving public officials, is examining the allegations as part of its judicial proceedings.
The case underscores persistent scrutiny of large-scale infrastructure projects and their associated funding mechanisms. Both Binay and Poe have held prominent positions in Philippine politics, and the allegations carry serious implications for their legacies.