Jinggoy Estrada, Joel Villanueva open to waiving bank secrecy amid flood control controversy

Senators Jinggoy Estrada and Joel Villanueva on Monday expressed their willingness to sign waivers to have their bank accounts opened to scrutiny amid the investigation into the anomalous flood control projects.

Both senators were implicated by former Bulacan First District Assistant Engineer Brice Hernandez as alleged recipients of 30% kickbacks from the government’s infrastructure projects.

During the plenary session, Estrada called Hernandez a “habitual liar” as he continued to deny the allegation. 

“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. 

Villanueva, meanwhile, said in an interview that he was also willing to do the same.

“Definitely, ever since, I’m open,” Villanueva told reporters.  

Hernandez on Tuesday last week claimed that Estrada and Villanueva were involved in alleged irregularities involving flood control projects.

He made the claim before the House Infrastructure Committee. –NB, GMA Integrated News