The hearing was attended by PRA Chairman Roberto Muldong, PRA Board Member Atty. Reynaldo Robles, Gen. Manager and CEO Peter Anthony Abaya, and Asst. Gen. Manager for Reclamation Atty. Joselito Gonzales. Villar said PRA's National Reclamation Plan, consisting of 26,000 hectares in Manila Bay alone, lures local officials to support reclamation projects in their areas for profit.
REPORTER: Saan galing ang offer na P5 million? ASC: May nakausap ako na ilang local officials, congressmen, and even senatorial candidates na nung sinabi kong magkakahearing pa tayo after the mock polls, yun ang tanong nila. "Alan, possible kaya ito?" Kasi dati nung manual, may mga areas na nagooffer ng per vote, per ballot box or per election return.