Former LTFRB employee Jeff Tumbado has recanted his statement alleging corruption inside the agency.
In a press conference on Monday, Tumbado alleged that LTFRB Chairman Teofilo Guadiz III as well as other unnamed transportation and Malacanang officials received large sums of money in exchange of franchises, routes, special permits and other documents from the agency.
"After a careful reflection and deliberation, it is my honest desire to reiterate whatever allegations may have been said during the press conference last October 9, 2023, where the public declaration was made were all unintentional and misguided," the affidavit read. He said he issued the sworn statement as a public apology to Guadiz, Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista, the DOTr, and the Office of the President.Bautista has denied allegations that he is involved in any irregularity in the agency.
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