Senate President questions Discaya couple's WPP inclusion

Senate President Vicente Sotto III questioned the inclusion of contractor couple Pacifico and Cezarah Discaya in the Witness Protection Program (WPP), citing their incomplete statement and the law's stipulation against admitting the "most guilty."

Sotto pointed out that the Discayas' statement omitted certain years and suggested they might be considered the most guilty, thus ineligible for WPP.

Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla stated that the Discayas' testimony regarding alleged corrupt transactions in government contracts must cover their entire 15-year business history from 2007 to 2025 to qualify for WPP, not just the period they initially provided.

Remulla emphasized the need to understand the "entire history" of their businesses, which he noted started in 2007, to address corruption issues.

He also mentioned that he had only discussed the matter with the Discayas via phone and had not yet received a copy of their sworn statement, necessitating a proper process before making a decision.