That’s the amount that dismissed public works undersecretary Roberto Bernardo has reportedly promised in restitution to the state. How much more could have gone in kickbacks to higher ranking officials who had a say in public works projects? Still, working stiffs like you and me can’t help wondering how much in ill-gotten wealth state witnesses get to keep, if they can give up P1 billion and fleets of luxury vehicles. When suspects turn state witnesses, you wonder: what’s in it for them? Fadullon said the amounts are approximations based on the public works projects wherein the suspects had a hand.

Source: Philippine Star January 18, 2026 19:01 UTC