Ombudsman files graft, malversation raps against Discayas, DPWH officials

THE Office of the Ombudsman has filed graft and malversation charges against contractors Pacifico “Curlee” F. Discaya II and Cezarah Rowena “Sarah” C. Discaya, along with Public Works officials in Bulacan before the Malolos Regional Trial Court over an alleged anomalous P53.9-million flood control project.

- Mark Joseph M. Sanchez

Also charged were another official of the Discaya-owned St. Timothy Construction Corp. and eight other officials of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in Bulacan.

The filing came a day after DPWH Secretary Vivencio B. Dizon said that a “big fish” would be included among those facing charges in connection with alleged flood control anomalies, following earlier statements that cases were being prepared against several officials.