Malacañang is expecting the Tulfo brothers to return the controversial P60 million paid by the Department of Tourism (DOT) for advertisements placed in the Tulfos’ show on state-run PTV-4. ADVERTISEMENTTourism Secretary Berna Romulo-Puyat on Wednesday said the Bitag Media Unlimited Inc. has not returned the P60 million paid to the media outfit for the ad placements of the tourism agency. READ: Tulfo’s Bitag hasn’t given P60M back, says DOT chief“It has not been returned,” Puyat said after her confirmation at the Senate. Lawyer Ferdinand Topacio on May 7 said that Ben Tulfo of Bitag Media has promised to return the money. READ: COA: Teo’s DOT paid P60M for ads on brother Tulfo’s PTV 4 showAsked if the Palace would pursue charges against Teo and other officials involved, Roque said Malacañang was leaving it to the Ombudsman to investigate and file charges.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer May 31, 2018 07:52 UTC