Former public works undersecretary Roberto Bernardo has committed to restituting P1 billion to the government as part of his inclusion in the Witness Protection Program, Prosecutor General Richard Fadullon said.
Bernardo is among four individuals who signed agreements to become state witnesses in cases involving alleged flood control anomalies, with the others also pledging to return funds.
Fadullon said around P317 million has already been restituted by the three other witnesses and turned over to the National Treasury, while Bernardo’s amount will be paid over time.
He clarified that restitution amounts are based on the extent of each person’s involvement and may still change depending on further investigations, as immunity is limited only to the cases covered by their agreements.
Meanwhile, the Office of the Ombudsman filed graft and non-bailable malversation charges against former senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. and six former DPWH officials over an alleged P92.8-million ghost flood control project in Bulacan.
Source: PhilNews24 | January 17, 2026
