Share Post Viber icon Viber EmailSenator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson, Senate president pro tempore and chair of the Blue Ribbon Committee, leads questioning during the inquiry on alleged flood-control contract irregularities. (Senate PRIB photo)Senate hearings on flood-control contracts intensify as Ping Lacson cites ₱207-B DPWH awards to Discaya firms. The family denies wrongdoing, licenses were revoked, contempt citations issued, and the couple has sought witness protection. Lacson cites staggering figures in senate probeDuring questioning of contractor Pacifico “Curlee” Discaya II, Lacson said DPWH data showed a cumulative ₱207.25 billion (US$3.6 billion) awarded to nine Discaya-owned or affiliated firms over nine years. Discayas push back, insist complianceAppearing at the same hearing, Cezarah “Sarah” Discaya and Pacifico “Curlee” Discaya II denied wrongdoing.