‘Almost all’ senators, ‘except Lacson,’ ask for DPWH allocations – witness

MANILA, Philippines — “Almost all” senators — except Sen. Panfilo “Ping” Lacson — requested project allocations from former Public Works and Highways Secretary Manuel Bonoan, a state witness told the Sandiganbayan Third Division on Tuesday. The witness was immediately made to clarify that asking for project allocations is not necessarily illegal. Former Department of Public Works (DPWH)