Bonoan denies alleged box deliveries

The Impact of Bonoan's Denial A Review of the Sandiganbayan Third Divisi
Division's Hearing

Introduction

The recent hearing by the Sandiganbayan Third Division regarding alleged bo
box deliveries has sent shockwaves throughout the nation. At the center of 
this controversy is former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) S
Secretary Manuel Bonoan, who has categorically denied the allegations. In t
this blog post, we will examine the impact of Bonoan's denial and explore t
the implications for the ongoing investigation.

The Allegations

Vergel Niño Garcia, a former driver of state witness Roberto Bernardo, test
testified before the Sandiganbayan Third Division that he delivered 55 boxe
boxes to Bonoan in November 2024. According to Garcia, these boxes were all
allegedly meant for Bonoan and contained unknown contents.

Bonoan's Denial

In response to the allegations, Bonoan issued a statement denying any knowl
knowledge of the alleged deliveries. He described Garcia's testimony as fa
false and uncorroborated. Bonoan emphasized that he was not involved in
in any manner with the subject case involving former senator Revilla Jr.

Impact on the Investigation

The denial by Bonoan has significant implications for the ongoing investiga
investigation into the malversation through falsification case filed agains
against former senator Bong Revilla and other individuals. The prosecution'
prosecution's failure to provide specific details surrounding Garcia's alle
allegations or corroborating evidence has led some to question the credibil
credibility of the testimony.

Defense Reaction

Revilla's lawyer, Reody Anthony Balisi, reacted strongly to the testimony, 
stating that it was not believable and that the defense would continue to
to assert that there is no evidence linking Revilla to the project in Pandi
Pandi. Balisi emphasized that the focus should be on the NCR projects being
being discussed, rather than the alleged box deliveries.

Conclusion

The denial by Bonoan has raised questions about the credibility of the alle
allegations and the investigation as a whole. The prosecution's failure to 
provide specific details or corroborating evidence has led some to question
question the validity of Garcia's testimony. As the investigation continues
continues, it will be important for the Sandiganbayan Third Division to car
carefully consider the implications of Bonoan's denial and ensure that the 
truth is revealed.

Keywords Sandiganbayan Third Division, Manuel Bonoan, Vergel Niño Garc
Garcia, Roberto Bernardo, Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), m
malversation through falsification, former senator Bong Revilla.

Edward Lance Arellano Lorilla

CEO / Co-Founder

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