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Harlene Delgado

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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17661289197131766128917816.jpeg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><p>MANILA <strong>(UPDATE)</strong> — Former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) engineer Henry Alcantara turned over P71 million to the Department of Justice on Friday as part of the restitution process in the anomalous flood control probe. </p><p>In a press briefing, Prosecutor General Richard Fadullon said that Alcantara &quot;has been provisionally admitted&quot; into the Witness Protection Program and &quot;now qualifies as a state witness.&quot;</p><p>Fadullon added that Alcantara has the obligation to testify for and on behalf of the state in the cases that are covered by his memorandum of agreement with the agency.</p><p>Alcantara&#x27;s newest turnover is part of the P300 million that he needs to return to the government. He made an initial turnover of P110 million last month.</p><p>&quot;Over time, we will definitely make sure na kung ano ‘yung nakalagay doon sa memorandum of agreement na amount na isasauli ay maisauli nila sa takdang panahon,&quot; Fadullon said.</p><p>&quot;Hindi naman ito kasi nangangahulugan na may obligasyon na isauli mo lahat nung kailangan mong i-restitute agad-agad dahil sa kailangan nating unawain na meron silang mga accounts, like Mr. Alcantara, that are included in the freeze orders issued by the Court of Appeals,&quot; he added.</p><p>When asked about the observation of some social media users that the restituted money appeared to be old banknotes, Fadullon explained that they do not ask where the money came from, but noted that efforts will be undertaken to &quot;try and track&quot; the fund source.</p><div> </div><div><strong>RESTITUTION EFFORTS</strong></div><p> Currently admitted provisionally in the Witness Protection Program are Alcantara, former DPWH undersecretary Roberto Bernardo, and DPWH NCR Regional Director Gerard Opulencia.</p><p>Acting Justice Secretary Fredderick Vida, meanwhile, assured restitution efforts will continue once more evidence comes in.</p><p>&quot;Pag nakakalap pa tayo ng dagdag ng impormasyon na may kinita pa sila, pananagutan din nila ‘yun.  At tandaan natin, ‘yung kanilang discharge, pag state witness, discharged ka from criminal liability, ‘yun ay dun sa partikular lang na inamin niya ang partisipasyon at ginamit natin ang kanyang testimonya,&quot; Vida explained.</p><p>&quot;Dun sa ibang mga usapin na hindi niya inamin, or nakadiskubre pa tayo na siya ay sangkot sa ibang criminal activity o sa ibang krimen, ‘yun ay patuloy niyang pananagutan,&quot; he said.</p>

<p>Former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) engineer Henry Alcantara turned over an additional P71 million to the Department of Justice on Friday as part of the restitution process in the anomalous flood control probe. </p>

Former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) engineer Henry Alcantara turned over an additional P71 million to the Department of Justice on Friday as part of the restitution process in the anomalous flood control probe.

DOJ: Alcantara turns over addt'l P71 million, now 'qualifies as a state witness'

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DOJ: Alcantara turns over addt'l P71 million, now 'qualifies as a state witness'

Harlene Delgado,

ABS-CBN News

Published Dec 19, 2025 03:22 PM PHT

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Updated Dec 19, 2025 07:00 PM PHT

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