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WALANG plano ang mga kongresista palampasin ang anila’y malinaw na kasinungalingan ng mag-asawang kontratista sa pagharap sa pagdinig ng Senate Blue Ribbon Committee kahapon.
Kabilang sa mga umalma sa alegasyon nina CCCurlee at Sarah Discaya si Ako Bicol partylist Rep. Zaldy Co, na dating chairman ng House Committee on Appropriations.
Partikular na tinukoy ni Co ang alegasyon na P13-billion budget insertion sa ilalim ng 2025 General Appropriations Act para sa para sa kontrata ng mga flood control projects na nasungkit umano ng sariling kumpanya.
“I vehemently deny all the baseless and irresponsible accusations made against me during the Senate hearing held today. These unsubstantiated claims, which attempt to implicate me are not only hearsay but are also politically motivated designed to mislead the public and deflect accountability,” bungad ng Bicolano solon.
“The 2025 GAA was certified and approved by both Houses of Congress and signed by the President. As mentioned during the Senate hearing, the President even vetoed some provisions and withheld the release of funds for projects. However, the validity of the 2025 GAA is currently the subject of a case before the Supreme Court and the Ombudsman. For this reason, I am unable to comment on the matter to the public but reserve my right to comment on this matter, if and when, required by the courts where this matter is pending,” anang partylist solon.
Sa panig nina Marikina City Rep. Marcy Teodoro, Pasig City Rep. Roman Romulo, Quezon City 6th Dist. Rep. Marivic Co-Pilar, Quezon City 5th Dist. Rep. Patrick Michael Vargas, Laguna 4th Dist. Rep. Benjamin Agarao Jr., Quezon City 1st Dist. Arjo Atayde at Romblon Rep. Leandro Jesus Madrona, mahigpit na pinabulaanan ang pagdadawit sa kanila ng mag-asawang Discaya sa flood control controversy.
Sa kanyang paglalahad sa plenaryo ng Kamara, tahasang sinabi ni Co-Pilar na “I rise today on a matter of personal and collective privilege to depend not only on my name, but also the integrity of this institution.
Sinabi ng Quezon City 6th district lady lawmaker na ang salaysay ng mag-asawang Discaya sa Senado ay maituturing na reckless, shameless at malicious accusations sa kanya at iba pang mga kongresista na umano’y tumanggap ng pera mula sa naturang kontrobersyal na contractors kaugnay sa mga proyekto mula sa Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).
“Let me make this crystal clear, these are outright lies and baseless accusations. This fabrication has no basis in fact and has no place in public discourse,” pahayag pa ni Co-Pilar.
Aniya, “ni anino ni Sarah o Curlee Discaya ‘di ko nakita. I have never spoken to them, nor have I ever authorized or allowed any representative to deal with them.”
Para kay Co-Pilar, may kulay pulitika ang pagdadawit sa kanya sa aniya’y kwestyunableng talaan na inilabas ng mga Discaya sa pagdinig ng Senate blue ribbon committee.
“I say this without hesitation; I’ll hold them accountable. My office will launch an exhaustive investigation regarding this matter. I will also file a libel case against the Discaya so they may answer before the proper court of law for this deliberate action to destroy my reputation by deceiving the public.,” saad pa niya
Sa panig ni Romblon Rep. Madrona, tahasan din niyang pinabulaanan ang pagdadawit sa kanya ng mag-asawang Discaya.
“To my recollection, wala akong project sa kanya, so anong basehan ng sinabi niyang pagbigay niya sa akin?,” anang chairman ng House Tourism Committee
“I heard he bidded on projects sa aming budget sa Romblon, pero I have no hand and knowledge on how he pays those involved!”
Sa panig ni Agarao, patuloy pa umano niyang kinukonsulta ang kanyang abogado para sa paghahain ng kasong libel at perjury laban sa mag-asawang Discaya.
“Hindi ko hahayaan na sirain nila ng ganun lang ang pangalan at reputasyon na iniingatan ko sa mahabang panahon. (ROMEO ALLAN BUTUYAN II)
