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Solon hits Magalong’s 'failure' to disclose Discaya-linked project in Baguio
Lawmaker Terry Ridon is criticizing Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong for allegedly failing to disclose a P110-million project in Baguio City linked to St. Gerrard Construction Company, owned by contractor Pacifico "Curlee" Discaya.
Ridon stated that Magalong's oversight and alleged rejection of scrutiny do not reflect well on his commitment to transparency, accountability, and good governance.
The House infrastructure committee co-chair called it hypocritical for Magalong, who advocates for transparency, to resist scrutiny of projects within his own city.
The P110 million project in question is a new tennis facility in Baguio City, which Magalong said underwent a legitimate and transparent bidding process in 2022.
Magalong's brief role as special advisor to the Independent Commission on Infrastructure (ICI) reportedly ended after he claimed to have challenged established interests.
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Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong vehemently denied accusations of corruption related to a P118 million tennis court project in the city, which he described as a "below the belt" attack.
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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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The Baguio City Mayor's Office denied allegations of a "ghost" flood control project, responding to an online netizen's query.
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President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. respects Baguio Mayor Benjamin Magalong's decision to resign as special adviser of the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI).
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