The Office of the Ombudsman on Tuesday accepts the offer of former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) chief Manuel Bonoan to become a state witness, after reviewing his potential testimony in cases involving flood-control projects. Assistant Ombudsman Mico Clavano said the decision is “tough,” but is made to strengthen the prosecution of former House Speaker and Leyte 1st District Rep. Martin Romualdez. The Ombudsman also said Bonoan’s testimony is expected to help build a stronger case related to allegations of conspiracy and plunder tied to flood-control transactions. Multiple reports describe the plan as aimed at clarifying and “pinning down” the accused, with the Ombudsman maintaining that Bonoan’s evidence could be material to the charges. The reports also note that the Ombudsman frames the decision as part of an effort to support future case filing and prosecution, rather than a final determination of guilt. The Ombudsman’s move follows discussions around Remulla’s statement that Bonoan would be used as a state witness.
Ombudsman accepts Bonoan as state witness in flood-control case against Romualdez
The Office of the Ombudsman on Tuesday accepts the offer of former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) chief Manuel Bonoan to become a state witness, after reviewing his potential testimony...
- The Ombudsman accepts former DPWH chief Manuel Bonoan’s offer to testify as a state witness.
- Assistant Ombudsman Mico Clavano says the decision is “tough” and is meant to strengthen the case.
- The testimony is intended to support cases involving allegations tied to flood-control projects and conspiracy/plunder.
- Former House Speaker and Leyte 1st District Rep. Martin Romualdez is the target of the strengthened case.
- The Ombudsman says Bonoan’s testimony could help clarify and support prosecution of the accused.
MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman made the “tough decision” to make former Public Works Secretary Manuel Bonoan a state witness to strengthen the case to be filed against Leyte Rep. and former House Speaker Martin Romualdez over the flood control scam, Assistant Ombudsman Mico Clavano said on Tuesday. “The reason why we […]...Keep on reading: Bonoan to boost cases vs Romualdez, Revilla
1 month agoThe Office of the Ombudsman on Tuesday defended its plan to tap former Public Works Secretary Manuel Bonoan as a state witness, saying his testimony could help build a stronger case against former House Speaker and incumbent Leyte 1st Dist. Rep. Martin Romualdez.
1 month agoMANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman on Tuesday said it accepted former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) chief Manuel Bonoan’s offer to become a state witness, as he can testify against former House Speaker Martin Romualdez in flood-control-related cases. Assistant Ombudsman Mico Clavano also admitted that it was a “tough decision” needed to strengthen the case against Romualdez, which he said could change the country’s history. READ: Remulla: Ex-DPWH chief Bonoan to be used as state witness “The reason why we made him a state witness is because of the grand case of conspiracy and plunder, […]...Keep on reading: Ombudsman: Bonoan’s state witness bid made to pin down Romualdez
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