SENATE President Tito Sotto has decided against granting Witness Protection Program (WPP) status to Curlee and Sarah Discaya, the contractors central to the ongoing flood control controversy, despite a request from Senator Rodante Marcoleta.
Marcoleta had appealed to Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Boying Remulla to grant the Discayas witness protection, citing their extensive testimony implicating several lawmakers, all from the House of Representatives, in alleged corruption. The Discayas are owners of St. Gerrard Construction and have been providing information in the Senate’s inquiry.
While Sotto’s office released a copy of Marcoleta’s letter, it did not provide a specific reason for the denial.
However, Sotto previously stated that the legal requirements for entering the WPP must be met, emphasizing that individuals seeking protection cannot be the most guilty party and must be willing to make restitution. This suggests that Sotto may believe the Discayas do not meet these criteria.
