Manila, Dec. 12 -- The alleged conflict of interest in the awarding of government contracts to the construction firm owned by Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR) chair Alejandro Tengco's family should be substantiated with solid evidence, Malacanang said Friday.

"Mas maganda po siguro kung mayroong nagbibintang, magbigay na sila agad ng ebidensiya para ma-review po (It would be better if those making the accusations would immediately present evidence so it can be reviewed)," Palace Press Officer Claire Castro told reporters.

Castro's statement came following reports that Nationstar Development Corp., which was founded by Tengco in 2015, was awarded over 14 government contracts worth PHP7.1 billion since 2022.

Tengco was appo...