PBBM leaves Bonoan state witness issue to Ombudsman, expresses confidence in probe
President Marcos stated that the decision to grant state witness status to former DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan regarding flood control project anomalies rests solely with the Ombudsman. The President emphasized his confidence in the independent investigation into alleged corruption.
Why it matters
It addresses high-level government accountability and the administration's response to systemic corruption in public infrastructure projects.
President Marcos said the decision on whether former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Manuel Bonoan would be accepted as a state witness in the government's investigation into alleged anomalies in flood control projects rests solely with the Office of the Ombudsman.
The article reports on the President's statements without significant editorializing, maintaining a neutral stance.
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