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Marcos assures Discaya couple’s safety
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.
Marcos highlighted the government's duty to safeguard its citizens, irrespective of their involvement in investigations.
He mentioned that the witness protection program is available for those who will testify and qualify.
The President clarified that protection can be provided even before formal proceedings if a credible threat is identified, emphasizing that it's a basic right for all Filipinos.
The Discaya couple implicated lawmakers in alleged kickbacks related to infrastructure projects during a Senate Blue Ribbon Committee hearing.
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Malacañang is open to protecting the Discaya couple, who have alleged lawmaker involvement in anomalous flood control projects.
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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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