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More House members deny Discayas’ kickback claims
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.
Rep. Madrona stated that to his recollection, the Discaya companies did not have any approved projects in his district and he had no involvement in the bidding process or contractor payments.
Madrona questioned the basis of Discaya's allegations, emphasizing his lack of knowledge regarding any payments made to individuals involved in the projects.
Curlee Discaya had named Madrona during a Senate blue ribbon committee hearing as among House members he had personally met.
Rep. Vargas also stated that Discaya-owned or related firms have no projects in his district and confirmed that the accusations are "100% NOT TRUE."
Vargas announced his intention to file charges against the couple for their "blatant lie."
Pasig Rep. Roman Romulo also denied similar accusations, suggesting the claims are a diversionary tactic.
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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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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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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 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.
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Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto questioned the credibility of contractors Sarah and Curlee Discaya, accusing them of lying under oath during a House committee hearing.
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