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Testimony Details Infrastructure Kickback Scheme in Plunder Case

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Henry Alcantara, a state witness in a P7.4-billion plunder case, testified that an infrastructure kickback scheme was operational before Martin Romualdez assumed the speakership in 2022. Alcantara stated that Zaldy Co determined the kickback percentages, which ranged from 20 percent to 25 percent, for contractors seeking government projects. Associate Justice Karl Miranda and Ronald Moreno questioned details of the arrangement during the bail hearing before the Sandiganbayan Third Division.

From manilatimes.net

Why it matters

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The testimony details a large-scale corruption case involving the awarding of government infrastructure projects. The allegations suggest potential risks to the integrity of public procurement and government spending processes.

From manilatimes.net

Who's involved

  • Karl MirandaJustice and Chair of the Sandiganbayan Third Division, who questioned the scheme details.
  • Ronald MorenoJudge who participated in proceedings before the Sandiganbayan by questioning a prosecution witness.
  • Martin RomualdezFormer Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Philippines, who is facing plunder charges.
  • SandiganbayanSpecial appellate collegial court in the Philippines where the proceedings took place.

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