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Speaker denies receiving bribes; perjury eyed vs Discayas
House Speaker Martin Romualdez and 18 other members of the House of Representatives denied allegations of receiving bribes related to flood control projects, as claimed by contractors Sarah and Curlee Discaya.
Romualdez stated that any use of his name for soliciting commissions was done without his knowledge or consent, labeling the claims as false and malicious.
He asserted that he has never accepted bribes and will not allow lies or name-dropping to tarnish his integrity or the institution he leads.
The Speaker warned that those who invoked his name for illicit gains would be held accountable.
The Discaya couple submitted a sworn affidavit during a Senate committee hearing, naming at least 17 incumbent and former congressmen, their staff, and Department of Public Works and Highways officials allegedly involved in corruption related to flood control projects.
Romualdez clarified that Congress debates and approves the budget but does not release funds or implement projects.
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Government contractor Curlee Discaya clarified that he did not have any direct transactions with House Speaker Martin Romualdez and Ako Bicol party-list Rep. Elizaldy Co.
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House Speaker Martin Romualdez and other lawmakers have denied allegations of demanding kickbacks from government infrastructure projects, as claimed by construction magnate Pacifico "Curlee" Discaya.
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Speaker Martin Romualdez will not be filing cases against those accusing him of involvement in the alleged ghost flood control projects, at least for the moment.
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Contractor Pacifico "Curlee" Discaya II implicated several congressmen and Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) officials in an alleged bribery scheme.
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Several lawmakers, including Romblon Rep. Eleandro Jesus Madrona and Quezon City Rep. Patrick Michael Vargas, have denied accusations made by contractor-couple Pacifico and Cezarah Discaya that they asked for a percentage of project funds.
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