CONTRACTOR CURLEE DISCAYA ARRESTED, NOW AT BULACAN JAIL

CONTROVERSIAL contractor Pacifico “Curlee” Discaya is now detained at the Bulacan Provincial Jail following his arrest over  a non-bailable malversation of public funds case

The Philippine National Police (PNP) served the arrest warrant against Discaya at the Senate.

Discaya had been under Senate custody since late last year after being cited in contempt during a hearing on flood control projects.

He is facing charges involving alleged malversation of public funds, falsification of public documents, and violations of anti-graft and corruption laws.

The malversation charge is non-bailable while a bail of P90,000 has been set for the graft and corruption case.

Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Melencio Nartatez said the arrest warrant was implemented in accordance with the law and established procedures in close coordination with the Senate to ensure an orderly, lawful, and transparent turnover process.

“There will be no special treatment. All persons subject to lawful arrest will be accorded the same standards of professionalism and due process,” said the top cop.

The Bulacan Regional Trial Court Branch 20 on Friday ordered the arrest of Discaya, his wife Cezarah and nine others. 

The 11 accused are facing non-bailable charges.

Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remula said that of the 11, nine are already in custody of the authorities.