Protesters vandalize St. Gerrard Construction over alleged anomalous flood control projects

Protesters, including flood victims and environmental groups, vandalized the Pasig City headquarters of Discaya-owned St. Gerrard Construction by throwing mud and rocks and spray-painting "magnanakaw" (thief), "kurakot" (corrupt), and "ikulong" (put to jail) on its gates and walls.

The demonstrators are demanding accountability from Cezarah "Sarah" Discaya and Pacifico "Curlee" Discaya for their alleged involvement in anomalous flood control projects, with one activist calling them the "Flood Control Queen and King."

Jonila Castro, spokesperson for the environmental group Kalikasan, stated, "While we are being submerged in floods and mud, they are sinking in stolen money."

The Discaya family's lawyer, Cornelio Samaniego III, announced plans to file a criminal complaint against the protest's organizer, citing fear and trauma experienced by the family.

Pasig police chief Col. Hendrix Mangaldan noted that the protesters lacked a permit and may be liable for malicious mischief and vandalism, but the decision on legal action rests with the owners.

This incident occurs amidst a broader investigation ordered by President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. into allegedly anomalous flood control projects, with multiple government bodies conducting separate inquiries.

The Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board (PCAB) has already revoked the contractor's licenses of nine companies linked to Sarah Discaya.