Pacifico Discaya and Co-accused in Isolation at Bulacan Jail
Discaya, coaccused placed in separate isolation rooms
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Pacifico 'Curlee' Discaya II and two Department of Public Works and Highways engineers are in separate isolation at Bulacan Provincial Jail for security reasons. They face graft and malversation charges related to a P53.9 million flood control project.
- 01Discaya and two DPWH officials are held in preventive isolation for safety reasons.
- 02They are accused of graft and malversation related to a P53.9 million project.
- 03Discaya's lawyer plans to petition for bail despite the charges being nonbailable.
- 04The detainees are monitored around the clock by jail guards.
- 05The Bulacan Provincial Jail currently houses 1,848 persons deprived of liberty.
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Pacifico 'Curlee' Discaya II, along with two engineers from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), is currently held in separate isolation units at the Bulacan Provincial Jail for security reasons. Discaya was transferred to this facility after being in Senate custody since September. He faces charges of graft and malversation related to alleged irregularities in a flood control project valued at ₱53.9 million. Jail warden Enrico Vargas confirmed that the detainees are safe and not receiving any special treatment, with guards monitoring them continuously. Discaya's lawyer, Cornelio Samaniego, indicated plans to file a motion for bail, despite the charges typically being considered nonbailable. All three detainees underwent medical examinations upon arrival and were found to be in good health. The Bulacan Provincial Jail currently accommodates 1,848 persons deprived of liberty, including 1,677 men and 171 women.
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The case highlights issues of corruption in public projects, potentially affecting public trust in government institutions.
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