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Are the Discayas qualified for gov't witness protection program?
Sally Santos, owner of SYMS Construction Trading, was granted physical protection by the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee amidst her testimony on alleged anomalous flood control projects.
Senator JV Ejercito recommended Santos be placed under the Department of Justice's Witness Protection Program due to threats to her and her family's lives.
Senate President Vicente Sotto III stated Santos needs to provide substantial information before the DOJ talks to her about protection.
The DOJ will begin evaluating Sarah and Pacifico Discaya on Friday to determine their qualification for the Witness Protection Program.
Pacifico Discaya was cited in contempt during the hearing and ordered detained in the Senate for allegedly lying about his wife's absence.
Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla mentioned that qualifying the Discayas for the Witness Protection Program is a crucial step in gathering evidence for justice.
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