DPWH engineer testifies on P213M kickbacks tied to Jinggoy Estrada – who got the money?
A DPWH engineer's testimony puts about P213 million in alleged kickbacks in the spotlight, and the reports don't fully agree on who got it.
By YouScoop Desk · · 1 min read
The gist
- A DPWH engineer, Alcantara, testified about alleged kickbacks of around P213 million.
- One report says the cash was delivered in one go to Jinggoy Estrada's aide, while another says Jinggoy himself received P213 million in commitment fees.
- The totals are reported differently, with Inquirer putting the figure at P213.75 million.
Why it matters
The amount involved is big, and it comes from testimony by a DPWH engineer, so it touches on dealings linked to a government agency. The reports don't agree on whether the money went to Estrada's aide or to Jinggoy directly, so the full trail is still unclear. Everything here is still an allegation.
A DPWH engineer has testified about alleged kickbacks worth about P213 million, and the testimony has put Jinggoy Estrada's name right in the middle of it. Grabe, ang laki ng numbers dito, so it's no surprise this one caught a lot of attention.
Based on the headlines, one report says the money was delivered in one go to Estrada's aide. Another report says Jinggoy himself received P213 million in commitment fees, while Inquirer puts the total at P213.75 million in kickbacks delivered to Estrada.
Where the Money Trail Gets Murky
The reports don't line up perfectly, and that's the tricky part. One version points to an aide, while another says Jinggoy received the cash directly. Even the amounts differ slightly, with some reports saying P213 million and another saying P213.75 million.
It's important to remember that these are claims from testimony, not proven facts. Nothing in the sources says any charge has been filed or that any response has been given yet, so wala pang final say on what really happened.
As for what comes next, the sources don't say yet. Until more details come out, the exact role of each person named in the reports remains an open question.
Do you think the money trail will become clearer once more testimony comes out, or are we still left with more questions than answers?
Sources
This story is written in our own words from reports by Daily Tribune, Philstar.com and Inquirer.net. Spotted an error? Tell us.
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