Umalis ng bansa patungong Amerika si dating Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) secretary Manuel Bonoan, na kabilang sa mga iniimbestigahan tungkol sa umano’y anomalya sa mga flood control projects.
“We confirm that former Secretary Manny Bonoan departed this afternoon for the United States via Taiwan,” pagkumpirma ni Bureau of Immigration spokesperson Dana Sandoval sa GMA News Online sa Viber message nitong Martes.
“Upon encounter, immigration officers immediately coordinated with the DOJ (Department of Justice) to verify if a hold departure order or warrant of arrest was in effect. The DOJ confirmed that none exists, hence he was cleared to depart,” dagdag niya.
Sa hiwalay na pahayag. sinabi ng DOJ na sinamahan ni Bonoan ang asawa nito na sasailalim sa gamutan sa Amerika.
"We confirm the earlier departure of former DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan for the United States of America to accompany his wife for the latter’s medical procedure. Travel has been reported to be up until December 17, 2025,” ayon sa DOJ.
“Currently, there exists no legal prohibition to Bonoan’s constitutional right to travel,” dagdag pa nito.
Naunang naglabas ng Immigration Lookout Bulletin Order (ILBO) ang DOJ laban kay Bonoan, sa harap ng isinasagawang mga imbestigasyon tungkol sa mga flood control projects ng DPWH na umano’y may iregularidad .
Nitong nakaraang Agosto nagbitiw si Bonoan bilang kalihim ng DPWH.
Kamailan lang, inirekomenda ng Independent Commission for Infrastructure na sampahan ng criminal at administrative charges si Bonoan at iba pang dating opisyal ng DPWH dahil sa P95 million flood control project sa Bocaue, Bulacan. — Mariel Celine Serquina/FRJ GMA Integrated News
