Congressman, contractor offered P2 billion bribe – JonvicMANILA, Philippines — After rejecting an earlier offer of P1 billion each to make him and his brother go easy on a congressman and a contractor being linked to flood control anomalies, Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla said he and Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla were offered P2 billion each, which he said they rejected. He said an emissary of the congressman from Luzon, who is also a contractor, communicated the offer through a friend about two weeks ago. The second person, a contractor from the Visayas, made the same offer about three to four days ago, Remulla said. Remulla said he rejected the offer outright, while his brother felt insulted when informed of the bribe offer. “As I was told, he’ll do it with utmost prudence – consult bishops and other stakeholders before doing so, and bring with him some individuals as observers during the meeting,” Secillano added.

Source: Philippine Star January 15, 2026 16:35 UTC