Bonoan Seeks State Witness Status to Pin Down Romualdez and Revilla

Bonoan is seeking to become a state witness in cases against Romualdez and Revilla, with the Ombudsman stating that his testimony could help secure convictions. This move aims to strengthen the prosecution's efforts against the accused.

30 Jun, 11:39 — 1 Jul, 05:40

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This development is significant as it indicates a major step in an ongoing corruption investigation, potentially leading to the prosecution of higher-profile individuals. The use of a state witness like Bonoan suggests the Ombudsman believes his testimony is crucial for uncovering larger schemes.

Key entitiesManuel Bonoan Romualdez Office of the Ombudsman Mico Clavano

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The Office of the Ombudsman accepted Manuel Bonoan's offer to become a state witness.
Bonoan's testimony is intended to incriminate Romualdez.
Bonoan is a former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) chief.

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The Ombudsman's decision to accept Bonoan as a state witness was made on Tuesday.

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Deputy Ombudsman Mico Clavano stated it was a 'hard decision' to drop Bonoan as a defendant.

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Bonoan would be a valuable resource person in the ongoing investigation of bigger targets.

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RapplerMostly Factual57d ago

Bonoan as state witness can help pin down Romualdez, says deputy Ombudsman

Deputy Ombudsman Mico Clavano says it was a 'hard decision' to drop Bonoan as defendant, but he would be a valuable resource person in the ongoing investigation of bigger targets

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inquirerMostly Factual56d ago

Bonoan to boost cases vs Romualdez, Revilla

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

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First report: Rappler · 30 Jun, 11:39|Full coverage: 2 · 18h|Window: 18h

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Rappler30 Jun, 11:39First to report

Bonoan as state witness can help pin down Romualdez, says deputy Ombudsman

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Bonoan to boost cases vs Romualdez, Revilla

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Ombudsman's DecisionJune 30 morning

The Office of the Ombudsman officially accepted Manuel Bonoan's offer to become a state witness.

Justification for DecisionJune 30 morning

Deputy Ombudsman Mico Clavano explained the decision, noting it was difficult but necessary for targeting bigger individuals.

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Bonoan Seeks State Witness Status to Pin Down Romualdez and Revilla

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Bonoan as state witness can help pin down Romualdez, says deputy Ombudsman

Bonoan to boost cases vs Romualdez, Revilla

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Bonoan as state witness can help pin down Romualdez, says deputy Ombudsman

Bonoan to boost cases vs Romualdez, Revilla

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