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Ridon: Magalong should have disclosed Discaya project in Baguio right away
House Infrastructure Committee Co-Chairperson Terry Ridon criticized Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong for allegedly failing to disclose a P118-million tennis facility and parking building project linked to St. Gerrard Construction Company, owned by contractor Pacifico and Sarah Discaya.
Ridon stated that Magalong's failure to disclose the project promptly, which came to light through a news article rather than Magalong's own initiative, affects the mayor's credibility and displays hypocrisy given his advocacy for transparency.
Ridon suggested Magalong could have made the disclosure and then assured the public of the project's integrity.
The project in question, awarded to St. Gerrard Construction, reportedly underwent a transparent bidding process in 2022.
Magalong's recent role as a special advisor to the Independent Coalition for Infrastructure concluded after President Marcos Jr. ordered a review of his appointment due to an alleged conflict of interest.
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Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong vehemently denied accusations of corruption and conflict of interest related to a P118 million tennis court project in the city, calling the claims "below the belt."
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Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong resigned as special adviser to the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) on Friday, September 26, 2025.
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The Baguio City Council will conduct a legislative inquiry on October 20, 2025, into the P110-million Burnham Park tennis court and parking building project awarded to St. Gerard Construction.
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