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Kiko opposes Discayas’ state witness bid
Spouses Pacifico "Curlee" and Cezarah "Sarah" Discaya have applied for the Witness Protection Program (WPP) due to their involvement in alleged anomalous flood control projects by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).
Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla confirmed the DOJ is evaluating their application and their affidavits to ascertain truthfulness and the risks they face.
Curlee Discaya remains detained at the Senate after being cited in contempt by the Blue Ribbon committee for inconsistencies and refusal to answer questions.
Senator Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan opposes placing the Discayas under the WPP, citing their inconsistent and selective testimonies during Senate hearings.
Pangilinan highlighted Curlee's refusal to answer questions about contracts awarded between 2016 and 2022, despite previous disclosures, and his contempt citation for lying about his wife's absence from a hearing.
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The Senate Blue Ribbon Committee has cited dismissed DPWH-Bulacan first district engineer Henry Alcantara, contractor Pacifico "Curlee" Discaya, and DPWH assistant district engineer Jaypee Mendoza in contempt for allegedly lying during the investigation of anomalous flood control projects and ordered their detention at the Senate.
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The Department of Justice (DOJ) is investigating the disappearance of cockfighting enthusiasts, with initial hearings focusing on complainants' affidavits.
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Vice President Sara Duterte questioned the delay in flood control projects, prompting criticism from Malacañang.
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The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) is investigating anomalies in flood control projects, with former DPWH Bulacan Assistant District Engineer Brice Hernandez "telling all" and providing new details.
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The Office of the Ombudsman has ordered the preventive suspension of 16 personnel from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Bulacan 1st District Engineering Office.
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