MANILA, Philippines — The Palace on Friday maintained that the alleged leaked Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) documents remain “hearsay without probative value,” as it rejected insinuations that it is covering up for anyone. Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary Claire Castro said this in response to Senate president pro tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson, who urged Malacañang not to prematurely dismiss allegations in the flood control scandal to avoid any perception of a cover-up. READ: Lacson to Palace: Avoid ‘premature’ dismissal of flood control allegations Lacson was specifically referring to when Castro earlier tagged as “hearsay” claims made by Batangas […]... Keep on reading: Palace: ‘Leaked’ DPWH documents remain ‘hearsay without probative value’