The Office of the Ombudsman in the Philippines has filed graft and malversation charges against contractors Pacifico “Curlee” Discaya II and Cezarah “Sarah” Discaya, alongside several current and former officials of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). The charges stem from alleged irregularities in a P53.9 million government project for the rehabilitation of a river construction structure in Calumpit, Bulacan. The case was filed in the Malolos Regional Trial Court due to the salary grade of the public officials involved, which falls under its jurisdiction. Investigations revealed a blatant disregard for government auditing regulations, with payments made for the project without necessary approvals or supporting documentation. This led to an unwarranted benefit for St. Timothy Construction Corp., totaling over P53.9 million, causing significant financial injury to the government. The recommended bail for the graft charge is set at P90,000 for each accused, while no bail is recommended for the more serious charge of malversation of public funds. Sarah Discaya is currently detained for another graft case, while her husband is held at the Senate for contempt.