The claims add a new layer to ongoing budget issues, prompting expectations of further inquiries to determine the accuracy of documents and conversations described by Co.
Bernardo said he understands the personal risks of coming forward and has requested witness protection, adding that systemic issues must be addressed through proper investigative channels.
The scandal is now a full political implosion that exposes entrenched corruption, weakens institutions, and creates a power vacuum that opportunists are ready to claim.
With the alarming issues related to climate change, experts and other businesses urged the corporate sector to provide an extra push in addressing sustainability practices.
Bacolod City allocates PHP960,000 for waste analysis and characterization study, aiming for effective waste management interventions and a greener city.
Senator Loren Legarda called for urgent government action on climate change, emphasizing the nation’s well-being and promoting sustainable environmental development.