MANILA, Philippines — The camp of contractor Pacifico “Curlee” Discaya II is set to file a petition for bail following his arrest over charges of malversation through falsification of public documents.
According to his camp, Discaya was merely dragged into the controversy and is not a beneficial owner of St. Timothy Construction Corporation, the company allegedly linked to an anomalous flood control project in Calumpit, Bulacan.
ARRESTED AFTER SENATE DETENTION
Discaya was arrested at the Senate, where he had been detained since September 2025 after being cited in contempt during the chamber’s investigation into alleged irregularities in flood-control projects.
Following his arrest, authorities transferred him to the Bulacan Provincial Jail.
LAWYER SAYS DISCAYA READY TO NAME ALLEGED PARTICIPANTS
Discaya’s legal counsel, Atty. Cornelio Samaniego III said his client is prepared to identify approximately 150 individuals allegedly involved in the alleged flood-control scheme.
Samaniego said Discaya had spent nearly nine months in Senate detention, giving him time to recall the names of individuals he claims were connected to the alleged anomalies.
The lawyer added that the public should wait for Discaya’s disclosures, saying his client has expressed willingness to reveal those allegedly involved.
Senate probe into flood control projects
Discaya became a key figure in the Senate investigation into alleged irregularities involving flood control projects in Bulacan and other areas. The inquiry focused on accusations of overpricing, ghost projects, and the possible misuse of public funds.
The Senate cited Discaya in contempt in September 2025 after he allegedly failed to fully comply with directives issued during the hearings. Since then, lawmakers have continued investigating contractors, government officials, and private individuals allegedly linked to questionable flood control projects worth billions of pesos.