India, Sept. 22 -- Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson on Monday said the Blue Ribbon Committee secured additional evidence from sacked Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) assistant district engineer Brice Hernandez as part of its ongoing inquiry into alleged ghost and substandard flood control projects.

Lacson, who chairs the committee, confirmed that Hernandez was allowed to return to his home under tight security to retrieve documents and items that could bolster his testimony.

"The important thing is to get to the bottom of the case and hold those accountable to task. Not just the Hernandezes and Alcantaras of this world, but those above them. As of now we cannot get to them until we gather enough evidence," Lacso...