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.
Palace to Discayas: Prove allegations
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.
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., This news data comes from:http://qegwcr.gangzhifhm.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.
- Asian voices needed to 'shape agenda' - AVPN chief
- South Korea to ban mobile phones in school classrooms
- Nartatez vows to be fair in making reassignments
- COA launches sweeping audit of flood control projects
- PH doesn't recognize Taiwan as sovereign state, stands by 'One China Policy' -- Foreign Affairs chief
- Israel says to act with 'great force' in Gaza City
- Former president Duterte's health stable despite high blood sugar, says VP Sara
- President Marcos launches HD Hyundai Shipyard in Subic
- Lacson replaces Marcoleta as Blue Ribbon panel chairman
- Marcos soon to create commission to probe flood control projects
