Witness: Romualdez identified proponent for P27-B DPWH projects per Cabral's instructions

GMA Network - Nov 9, 2026

Leyte Rep. Martin Romualdez was identified as a proponent of P27 billion worth of projects under the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) upon the instructions of the late Undersecretary Catalina Cabral, a prosecution witness said Monday.

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