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Ombudsman: Discaya’s fear is ‘a consequence of her own actions’
Contractor Cezarah Discaya surrendered to the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) due to her involvement in multibillion-peso government contracts for flood control projects.
Assistant Ombudsman Mico Clavano stated that Discaya's expressed fear is a consequence of her own actions and cannot be used as an excuse to evade accountability.
Clavano emphasized the potential danger to millions of Filipinos caused by the diversion of funds intended for crucial flood control projects.
Discaya is facing graft and malversation charges amounting to P96.5 million, related to alleged anomalies in flood control projects in Jose Abad Santos, Davao Occidental.
The Ombudsman had previously indicted Discaya and several public works officials in Davao Occidental for irregularities in these projects.
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