P5B in ‘kickbacks’ taken from DPWH project funds, witness tells court
MANILA, Philippines — A former staff member of dismissed Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) official Henry Alcantara said the latter had collected at least P5 billion in kickbacks on behalf of certain lawmakers and other officials who served as “proponents” of flood control projects. Carlo Rivera testified before the Sandiganbayan on Tuesday as
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