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Palace open to protecting Discayas after Senate probe revelations
Malacañang is open to protecting the Discaya couple, who have alleged lawmaker involvement in anomalous flood control projects.
The couple presented a sworn statement during the third Senate Blue Ribbon hearing implicating several lawmakers and officials of the Department of Public Works and Highways.
Presidential Communications Undersecretary Atty. Claire Castro confirmed the government's openness to ensuring the safety of anyone who comes forward with credible information on corrupt activities.
Castro stated that protection will be granted to witnesses with crucial facts and data, emphasizing the necessity of such protection for those involved.
However, the couple must reveal the "whole picture" and not be selective in their allegations to receive protection.
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. desires a thorough investigation and discourages naming individuals without concrete evidence.
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President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. stated that the government is ready to extend protection to the Discayas if they qualify for the witness protection program.
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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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Senator Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan warned the Discaya couple, implicated in anomalous flood control projects, that their sworn statements must be complete and unedited to qualify for witness protection.
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Senate President Vicente Sotto III refused to sign Senator Rodante Marcoleta's request for the Department of Justice to place contractor-couple Sarah and Curlee Discaya under the Witness Protection Program (WPP).
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The Department of Justice (DOJ) is evaluating if contractors Curlee and Sarah Discaya can become state witnesses in the investigation into anomalous flood control projects.
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