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Discayas will no longer cooperate with ICI probe — Hosaka

Published Oct 15, 2025 03:31 pm

At A Glance

  • Controversial contractor couple Curlee and Sarah Discaya—who appeared to be the most central of personalities in the anomalous flood control projects—said Wednesday, Oct. 15, that they will no longer cooperate with the ongoing investigation of the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI).
Controversial contractor couple Curlee and Sarah Discaya—who appeared to be the most central of personalities in the anomalous flood control projects—said Wednesday, Oct. 15, that they will no longer cooperate with the ongoing investigation of the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI).
ICI Executive Director Brian Hosaka said the couple, whose several construction firms bagged some P78 billion worth of anomalous flood control projects based on various reports, said the Discayas will no longer participate in the probe.
He said the couple--which was known to flaunt their wealth in public--cited their right against self-incrimination.
This developed after the couple attended their third--and apparently last—ICI hearing on Wednesday afternoon. It has been a month since the body started its investigation on the corruption scandal upon the order of President Marcos.
Hosaka said the Discayas withdrew their willingness to take part in the investigation after learning that they still might not be qualified to become state witnesses, which they were apparently hoping for.
"Basically, they explained that, they were thinking that when they cooperate before the ICI, they will be  getting a favorable recommendation from the commission as state witness[es]," Hosaka told a press conference.
The Discayas found out that they would not have a chance of becoming state witnesses from an interview conducted by veteran journalist Karen Davila with ICI member Babes Singson. The interview was uploaded to Davila's YouTube account on Oct. 13.
"I believe that, they said that ,there was a statement by commissioner Singson regarding his own personal [opinion]... He sees no witness or no person who may be recommended by the commission as state witness," Hosaka said.
"Because of that, they [the Discayas] are now saying that they will no longer appear before the commission and cooperate," he added.
But that will not affect the ICI's inquiry, Hosaka assured the public.
He said the testimonies and affidavits that the Discayas presented before the body were already sufficient for the case build-up against those involved in the anomalous flood mitigation projects.
There are also additional information coming out from other resource persons that may help in the case, he added.
"Marami naman tayong mapagkukunan ng information. In fact, ang dami nang nag-tetestify, and pagdudugtong-dungtungin lahat 'yan para makuha natin lahat ng nangyari, at ma-recommend natin na ma-file-an 'tong mga taong to (There are many sources of information. In fact, many have already testified, and we will connect them to each other to find what really happened, and file cases against those involved)," he said.
"But definitely, we will get to the bottom of this. We will continue our investigation para malaman natin kung sino talaga ang may sala (to find out those who are truly liable)," he added.
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