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‘I’ve never dealt with them’: Arjo Atayde on crossing paths with Discayas
Quezon City Representative Arjo Atayde denied accusations of benefiting from flood control project contractors Sarah and Curlee Discaya.
The Discaya couple named Atayde, along with other politicians and DPWH officials, in connection with alleged solicitation of money from their firm.
Atayde confirmed meeting the Discaya couple once in 2022, describing it as a brief encounter or "quick hi-hello" and picture-taking session.
He reiterated that the meeting was not planned and was the first and last time he encountered them, and that they never discussed any projects.
Atayde asserted that he has never dealt with the contractors and never used his government position for personal gain.
He is pursuing legal remedies to clear his name and hold those spreading falsehoods accountable.
His wife, Maine Mendoza, publicly defended him and urged the public to disregard baseless allegations.
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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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Quezon City Representative Arjo Atayde has been linked to an alleged kickback scheme involving flood control projects, sparking renewed online discussions about the "AlDub" love team of his wife Maine Mendoza and Alden Richards.
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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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Gela Atayde defended her brother, Quezon City Representative Arjo Atayde, against criticisms regarding his alleged connections and frequent travels, stating his income comes from acting and business ventures, not corruption.
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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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