Ex-DPWH exec surrenders P13M SUV, implicates senators in anomalies

Former DPWH Bulacan Assistant District Engineer Brice Hernandez surrendered a black GMC Yukon Denali SUV, estimated to cost around P13 million, to the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) as a sign of good faith.

Hernandez appeared before the ICI in response to a subpoena concerning anomalous flood control projects in the 1st district of Bulacan.

Hernandez, who also tagged Senators Jinggoy Estrada and Joel Villanueva as alleged beneficiaries of anomalous flood control projects, returned to the Senate with documents and a computer after being allowed to gather evidence supporting his allegations of payoffs and kickbacks.

These items have been sealed to preserve their chain of custody, according to Senator Panfilo "Ping" Lacson.

If the evidence includes proof of kickbacks or commissions, it will be sent to the ICI for investigation and prosecution.

ICI Chairperson former Supreme Court Justice Andres Reyes Jr. stated that Hernandez was cooperative with the Commission's investigation.

ICI adviser and Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong stated that Hernandez provided new and unexpected details, essentially 'telling all', which will help identify other individuals involved.

Hernandez assured the ICI that he would continue to cooperate in identifying others involved in the flood control anomalies.

Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has expressed doubt on Hernandez's credibility and firmly denied any involvement in anomalous flood control projects.