MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Monday challenged Pacifico “Curlee” Discaya II and Cezarah “Sarah” to substantiate their claims that lawmakers and other people in government demanded “cuts” from infrastructure projects.
The Discayas during a hearing of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee said they were coerced by several members of the House of Representatives and personnel from the Department of Public Works and Highways to give bribe money for their construction firms to win government project bids.
Palace to Discayas: Prove allegations
In a briefing with the media delegation covering President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s state visit in Cambodia, Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said it is not enough for the couple to mention names.
“It's hard to just drop names. Their evidence needs to be complete. Not everyone mentioned is guilty. We still need complete evidence so that when it's brought to court, it won't be dismissed right away,” she said in Filipino.
Palace to Discayas: Prove allegations, This news data comes from:http://www.xs888999.com
“What the President wants is a wide-ranging investigation to uncover the truth. He does not want names to be dropped without evidence. But if the allegations are significant and can be proven by witnesses regarding the involvement of certain politicians, the President will accept that,” she added.
- 4 of 15 contractors on Marcos list have clean records – DPWH
- South Korea to ban mobile phones in school classrooms
- Escudero says new lease law to make PH more appealing to investors
- No winner in lotto draws for Aug 28
- OVP ready to submit to lifestyle check if ordered, no word from Sara
- Lookout bulletins out vs Atong Ang, Barretto
- Pakistanis no reprieve from floods yet
- Thailand ruling party moves to dissolve parliament
- Marcos opens WorldSkills Asean competition
- DSWD program reduced hunger
