Sarah Discaya arraignment set next yearSpouses Curlee and Sarah Discaya arrive at the Department of Justice (DOJ) in Padre Faura, Manila, on Friday, Dec. 19, for the preliminary investigation into the P7.1-billion tax evasion case filed by the Bureau of Internal Revenue. MANILA, Philippines — The arraignment of detained contractor Sarah Discaya before a Cebu court is set on Jan. 13 over charges of graft and malversation. Discaya was arrested by the NBI after her warrant was served at the NBI headquarters in Pasay on Dec. 18. Roma Rimando, is among eight others who were implicated in the Davao Occidental “ghost” flood control project. Sotto flags Discaya threats vs witnessesPasig Mayor Vico Sotto alleged that the camp of contractors Sarah and Curlee Discaya has been intimidating former employees willing to testify against them, and engaging in alleged blackmail tied to the ongoing investigation into anomalous flood control projects.

Source: Philippine Star December 22, 2025 03:16 UTC