Sandiganbayan orders release of ex-DPWH chief Manuel Bonoan

MANILA, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan Fifth Division on Thursday ordered the release of former Public Works and Highways Secretary Manuel “Manny” Bonoan. This came two days after the court granted a motion by state prosecutors to exclude Bonoan from the graft and plunder charges against him, Sen. Jose “Jinggoy” Estrada and three former DPWH district