Sen. Bong Go Breaks Silence on Plunder, Graft Charges vs. Him, Duterte BONG GO – The Senator and long-time ally of former Pres. Rodrigo Roa Duterte reacted to the charges filed against him by former Sen. Antonio Trillanes. Amid the flood control issue in the Philippines, former Sen. Antonio Trillanes filed plunder and graft charges … Read more
Former Sen. Antonio Trillanes Files Charges vs. Former Pres. Duterte, Sen. Bong Go ANTONIO TRILLANES – The former Senator filed charges against former President Rodrigo Duterte and Sen. Bong Go before the Office of the Ombudsman. Controversial contractors Curlee and Sarah Discaya withdrew their cooperation with the ICI (Independent Commission for Infrastructure). According to ICI … Read more
BIR Files ₱7.1B Tax Case Against Discaya Couple BIR — The Bureau of Internal Revenue has filed criminal charges against contractors Pacifico “Curlee” and Sarah Discaya before the Department of Justice (DOJ) for allegedly failing to pay ₱7.1 billion in taxes from 2018 to 2021. The couple, who are also linked to the flood control … Read more
Chief of DPWH Speaks on Possible Bidding Violations Committed by Discayas DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon claimed that the Discaya construction firms may face P300-billion in penalties for alleged bid-rigging. The Department of Public Works and Highways was the center of criticism amid the flood control issue in the Philippines. Several officials of the agency are … Read more
Sen. Rodante Marcoleta Proposes Presence of Chavit Singson in Senate Investigation over Flood Control Mess RODANTE MARCOLETA – The Senator suggested that former Ilocos Sur Governor Chavit Singson be invited in the next Senate flood probe. The Senate hearing on the anomalous flood control projects in the Philippines resumed today. Several contractors previously flagged by … Read more
House Deputy Speaker Janette Garin Speaks on Former House Speaker Martin Romualdez, Ako Bicol Partylist Rep. Zaldy Co MARTIN ROMUALDEZ – House Deputy Speaker Janette Garin claimed that the then-Speaker attempted to reach out to Ako Bicol Partylist Representative Zaldy Co on coming home to the Philippines. Countless Filipinos were left puzzled last Tuesday eve … Read more
Discaya Couple Names Lawmakers in Senate Hearing SARAH AND CURLEE DISCAYA – The contractors revealed the names of several lawmakers and Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) officials allegedly involved in corruption related to flood control projects across the country. The disclosure was made during a Senate Blue Ribbon Committee hearing on Monday. According … Read more
Discaya Family’s 40 Luxury Cars Under Bureau of Customs Investigation BOC – The Bureau of Customs is set to investigate the ownership of around 40 luxury vehicles linked to former Pasig mayoral candidate Cezarah Rowena “Sarah” Discaya and her husband, Pacifico “Curlee” Discaya. The issue surfaced after the couple’s house and car collection were featured … Read more