The Malolos City Regional Trial Court has issued an arrest warrant for contractor Curlee Discaya and ten other individuals in connection with a malversation case linked to flood control corruption. Presiding Judge Mirasol Dychingco of Branch 20 ordered the arrests as legal proceedings move forward regarding allegations of irregular project payments.
The Basis for Charges
The Office of the Ombudsman initiated the case following an investigation into a P53.9-million flood control project located in Calumpit, Bulacan. Investigators reported that funds were released for the project despite the absence of an approved disbursement voucher.
the investigation found that the government issued payments to the Discayas’ St. Timothy Construction Corporation for dredging and embankment work. According to the findings, these payments were processed without supporting documentation or a clear basis for the project’s cost computation.
Current Custodial Status and Next Steps
Several of the accused, including Sarah Discaya, Brice Hernandez and Mendoza, were already in detention due to separate, ongoing flood control-related cases. Curlee Discaya is currently held at the Senate following a contempt ruling in 2025.
According to Interior Secretary Juanito Victor “Jonvic” Remulla, the Philippine National Police (PNP) is expected to execute the arrest at the Senate chamber. Following the arrest, Discaya will likely be transported to Camp Crame for standard booking procedures, including a medical examination, fingerprinting, and the taking of a mug shot. He will then be turned over to the court for the formal return of the warrant.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the individuals named in the arrest warrant?
The warrant identifies Curlee Discaya, Merg Jaron Laus, Brice Hernandez, Jaypee Mendoza, Ernesto Galang, Norberto Santos, Lorenzo Pagtalunan, Juanito Mendoza, Floralyn Simbulan, Roma Angeline Rimando, and Cezarah Rowena Discaya.
Why is the accused currently held in the Senate?
Curlee Discaya is presently detained in the Senate after being held in contempt in 2025.
What was the nature of the alleged corruption?
The Office of the Ombudsman alleges that payments for a P53.9-million flood control project in Calumpit, Bulacan, were issued without an approved disbursement voucher and lacked necessary documentation or computational basis for the work performed.
How will the resolution of these legal proceedings impact the broader oversight of government infrastructure projects in the region?