Bernardo testimony in flood control case raises legal focus on state witness doctrine
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Source: The Manila Times
Published: 2026-04-19 18:55 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Natural Disasters, Philippines, Law & Courts, World News, Environment & Climate, Crime & Justice, Asia Pacific
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MANILA, Philippines — The expected testimony of former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) undersecretary Roberto Bernardo in the alleged flood control anomaly has drawn renewed attention to the legal requirements governing the use of state witnesses in corruption cases, the legal team of former senator Ramon Revilla Jr.
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