Two senators under fire are standing their ground.
Senators Jinggoy Estrada and Joel Villanueva on Monday declared that they are willing to sign waivers to open their bank accounts for scrutiny. This comes as both were linked to the alleged kickbacks in government flood control projects.
The controversy erupted after former Bulacan First District Assistant Engineer Brice Hernandez accused the senators of receiving 30% in kickbacks from infrastructure projects.
Estrada, visibly frustrated during the Senate plenary, fired back at Hernandez, calling him a “habitual liar.”
“I am open to any investigation. In fact, I am willing to sign any waiver to open my bank accounts. Let me put that on record,” Estrada said firmly.
Villanueva echoed the same stance in an interview with reporters, saying transparency has never been an issue for him.
“Definitely, ever since, I’m open,” Villanueva stressed.
Hernandez first made the explosive allegations last week before the House Infrastructure Committee, claiming irregularities tied to flood control projects and naming the two senators among those allegedly involved.
As the investigation unfolds, the nation now watches closely—waiting to see if bank records will clear the senators’ names or fuel even more controversy.
