Senate panel cites Curlee Discaya in contempt over wife’s absence
Senate Blue Ribbon Committee cites contractor Pacifico “Curlee” Discaya in contempt on 18 September 2025 over conflicting accounts of wife Cezarah “Sarah”…
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Lacson to demand 'receipts' in flood control probe
Incoming Blue Ribbon chair Panfilo “Ping” Lacson says the flood-control inquiry will hinge on ledgers, vouchers, and hard proof—vowing impartial vetting and…
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Lacson to be Senate Blue Ribbon Chair
Senate President Tito Sotto III on Monday night confirmed that Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo "Ping" Lacson will be the Blue Ribbon chair.
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Ex-DPWH engineer cited for contempt over casino allegations
The Senate Blue Ribbon Committee cited former DPWH Bulacan 1st District Assistant Engineer Brice Hernandez in contempt after he repeatedly denied allegations…
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Discaya alleges lawmakers ‘usually’ demand 25% cut in flood projects
At a Senate Blue Ribbon hearing, contractor Curlee Discaya alleged some lawmakers “usually” demand a 25% cut in flood control projects, citing cash pickups and…
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LTO: No license issued to 'De Guzman', 'Villegas' from Senate probe
The LTO says no licenses exist in its system for “De Guzman, Marvin Santos” and “Villegas, Joseph Castro,” names on cards shown at a Senate flood control…
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Arjo Atayde denies involvement in flood control controversy
Arjo Atayde has denied any kickback allegation said by Discaya. The Quezon city 1st District Representative took to Instagram to defend himself against the…
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READ: Discayas submit affidavit on corruption in DPWH projects
Contractors Pacifico “Curlee” Discaya II and Cezarah Rowena “Sarah” Discaya filed an affidavit before the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee chaired by Senator…
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Tulfo says inter-parliamentary courtesy blocks Senate subpoenas to lawmakers
Senator Erwin Tulfo said inter-parliamentary courtesy prevents the Senate from subpoenaing lawmakers in the flood control probe, urged DOJ to file cases, and…
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Lawyer says Curlee Discaya will attend next Senate Blue Ribbon hearing
Curlee Discaya will attend the 8 September Senate Blue Ribbon Committee hearing on alleged flood control irregularities, his lawyer said, as protests targeted…
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Senators question PCAB renewals for Discaya-owned firms
At a Senate Blue Ribbon hearing, PCAB faced questions over license renewals for Discaya-owned firms as senators raised conflicts of interest and sought reforms…
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GAMBLING ON TAXPAYER TIME: Did Ex-DPWH Eng. leave work early to go to casinos?
A former DPWH official in Bulacan admitted leaving work early for casino trips as senators probed alleged ‘ghost projects,’ lavish lifestyles, and possible…
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Discaya-linked firms bag 400 projects from gov't since 2022
Flood control contractor Sarah Discaya admitted owning nine firms that bagged 400 DPWH projects since 2012, cornering billions in flood works.
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Erwin Tulfo grills PCAB over 'inadequate' action on flood control mess
Senator Erwin Tulfo on Monday, September 1, criticized the Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board (PCAB) for failing to investigate and revoke the licenses…
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Tulfo backs independent body to probe flood control project mess
Sen. Erwin Tulfo backed calls for an independent body to probe alleged flood control anomalies, saying lawmakers should not lead the investigation as some are…
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