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Philippine lawmaker pleads not guilty to taking kickbacks in flood control projects

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Sep 16, 2026

Philippine lawmaker pleads not guilty to taking kickbacks in flood control projects

MANILA, Philippines (AP) - A Philippine lawmaker and former speaker of the House of Representatives pleaded not guilty Wednesday to charges alleging he pocketed millions of dollars…

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Philippine lawmaker pleads not guilty to taking kickbacks in flood control projects

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