Bernardo: My P120-M ‘token’ just 1% of Co’s alleged total kickbacks

Inquirer.net - Oct 7, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — The supposed P120 million “token of gratitude” received by state witness and ex-Public Works Undersecretary Roberto Bernardo from former Ako Bicol Rep. Zaldy Co is just “one percent” of the total amount of alleged kickbacks the former lawmaker received from infrastructure projects nationwide. Bernardo made this revelation as he took the witness stand before

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