By Marita Moaje
MANILA – The Quezon City government announced the termination of four infrastructure projects in the city that were awarded to Discaya-linked companies, as it vowed full transparency in its procurement.
In a statement Tuesday, the city government said the termination followed the revocation of the licenses of the Discayas by the Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board (PCAB) Board through Resolution 075, series of 2025, on Sept. 1, and the subsequent cancellation of their Philippine Government Electronic Procurement System or PhilGEPS membership, due to violations of licensing requirements and procurement laws.
Following this, the QC government immediately conducted a review of its infrastructure projects.
“The review found four (4) projects, namely: (1) Proposed Construction of Six (6) Storey with Deck Multi-Purpose Building; (2) Proposed Construction of Reinforced Concrete Canal at Ermitaño Creek; (3) Proposed Construction of Housing 32-Balingasa High Rise Housing (Phase 1A) at Brgy. Balingasa; and (4) Proposed Construction of Housing 32-Balingasa High Rise Housing (Phase 2) at Brgy. Balingasa,” the statement reads.
“After the observance of the periods required by law, or as of September 19, 2025, all four (4) of the said projects involving Discaya-linked companies have been terminated,” it added.
The city government, meanwhile, assured the public that affected projects account for only 0.3 percent of the over 1,300 city infrastructure contracts in the city, as it reaffirmed commitment to transparency and proper use of public funds.
The Discaya couple, Sarah and Pacifico “Curlee,” are now subjects of investigations over alleged irregularities in government infrastructure projects, including possible bid-rigging and violations of procurement and licensing laws.
The Discayas own or control nine construction firms, including St. Gerrard Construction, Alpha & Omega, St. Timothy Construction, Amethyst Horizon Builders, Great Pacific Builders, Elite General Contractor & Development, YPR General Contractor, Way Maker OPC and St. Matthew Construction.
Meanwhile, the city government also denounced what it described as “malicious insinuations” intended to divert attention from the real wrongdoings and vowed to continue ensuring that public funds are used solely for the benefit of it residents.
“We remain steadfast and unwavering in upholding the trust of our people, and we will continue to ensure that public funds are used solely for the benefit of our QCitizens,” it said.
It added that the city government has always observed transparency in all its procurement processes, including adherence to competitive bidding, publication and posting.
It also assured that all the city’s infrastructure project are publicly posted in its official website.
“The Quezon City Government has nothing to hide. We welcome all good-faith examinations of competent legal authorities of our projects and processes,” it said. (PNA)
