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Senate to unseal possible evidence vs Estrada, Villanueva on Sept. 22
Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has denied allegations of receiving P355 million in kickbacks for flood control projects from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).
Former Assistant District Engineer Brice Ericson Hernandez, who accused Estrada and Senator Joel Villanueva, has been temporarily allowed to leave the Senate premises to gather evidence supporting his claims.
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson stated that Hernandez needs to present physical evidence, such as a notebook or ledger, to prove his allegations of kickbacks.
Hernandez is currently detained at the Senate along with other individuals for alleged false testimonies and contempt of the blue ribbon panel.
The Senate will unseal boxes of documents and computer files from Hernandez on Monday, September 22, to preserve the chain of custody for possible presentation in court.
These documents may be presented at the Blue Ribbon Committee's next hearing on September 23.
Contractor Pacifico "Curlee" Discaya II has met with Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla for possible admission to the Witness Protection Program.
Lacson also lauded Hernandez's willingness to surrender his luxury vehicles.
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