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Beyond flood control: Discaya firm also linked to unfinished DOH facility
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has flagged flood control contractors Curlee and Sarah Discaya for their alleged involvement in stalled Department of Health (DOH) hospital projects.
A 2024 Commission on Audit (COA) report revealed 123 DOH contracts totaling P11.5 billion remain unfinished.
Health Secretary Ted Herbosa confirmed that approximately 30% of health facilities are delayed or have terminated contracts.
He mentioned that an investigation into contractors linked to flood control projects uncovered their involvement in unfinished health infrastructure.
One such project was a P133-million Zamboanga sanitarium project by St. Gerrard Construction, which was idle despite being 98 percent complete.
Deputy Majority Leader Risa Hontiveros questioned which specific contractor from the President's list was responsible for the "walk-away" health centers during Senate budget deliberations.
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