State witness Roberto Bernardo reveals ‘balato’ scheme in Sandigan trial

2026-03-17 - 07:24

MANILA, Philippines — State witness and former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Undersecretary Roberto Bernardo on Tuesday revealed a “balato” scheme between lawmakers and public officials. Bernardo, taking the witness stand for the first time, made the revelation before the Sandiganbayan’s 6th Division trial on an anomalous flood control project in Naujan town