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Vico Sotto to testify in Senate probe if invited, says Pasig doing 'parallel investigation'
Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto expressed doubts regarding the testimony of businesswoman Sarah Discaya during a Senate hearing on a flood control controversy.
Sotto alleged that Discaya, who is also his former political rival, provided inconsistent and not completely honest answers during the hearing.
He urged relevant authorities to act swiftly to ensure accountability for those involved, including contractors, politicians, and DPWH employees.
Discaya previously confirmed ownership of 28 luxury cars and nine construction companies, denying the existence of 'ghost' projects and stating her family secured DPWH flood control projects starting around 2016.
Sotto hopes that contractors and DPWH officials will be asked if it is true that some contractors receive advance payments up to 40 percent of project costs from congressmen or politicians, or if there is a kickback or 'SOP' for DPWH projects.
Mayor Sotto stated he has not yet received an invitation to testify before the Senate but would do so if invited, emphasizing that such appearances are required.
The Pasig City local government unit is conducting its own parallel investigation into the flood control mess and will assist the Senate in its probe.
Sotto hopes that the "scheme" in government infrastructure projects will finally stop.
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