DOJ baffled by contractor's "K-pop finger heart" claim

The Department of Justice (DOJ) is still baffled by contractor Cezarah "Sarah" Discaya's explanation for her "K-pop finger heart" gesture, which she claimed was a campaign sign.

DOJ spokesperson Mico Clavano stated that Discaya's explanation was not an apology, highlighting that it is an investigation and not a campaign period.

Discaya was reminded by DOJ officials to be careful with her actions and to behave appropriately during the ongoing investigation.

Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla stressed that the incident should not happen again, drawing parallels to a previous controversy involving dismissed Bamban Mayor Alice Guo.

The DOJ previously considered Discaya's actions as evidence of "insincerity and complacency" during her investigation for the flood control probe.

The Discaya couple has been providing piecemeal information and were urged by the DOJ to reveal the whole truth.

They returned to the DOJ for evaluation for the Witness Protection Program and the case build-up on anomalous contracts.

Although considered "protected witnesses" by the DOJ, the Discaya couple is not yet state witnesses and remains liable for criminal charges.