Retired Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio has shed light on a multibillion-peso controversy surrounding former Finance Secretary Ralph Recto. According to Carpio, Recto allegedly ordered the remittance of billions of pesos from PhilHealth and Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) for unauthorized flood control projects. The revelations have sparked intense scrutiny of Recto’s actions during his tenure in government.
Carpio’s assertions add fuel to an ongoing debate over allegations of corruption and abuse of power by high-ranking officials. As a respected jurist, Carpio’s input lends significant weight to the discussion surrounding these sensitive issues.