The Quezon City government announced the termination of four infrastructure projects tied to companies linked to Sarah and Pacifico “Curlee” Discaya, reaffirming its commitment to transparency in public procurement.
In a statement released Tuesday, the city said the cancellations followed the revocation of the Discayas’ licenses by the Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board (PCAB) through Resolution 075, series of 2025, on September 1, and the subsequent cancellation of their Philippine Government Electronic Procurement System (PhilGEPS) membership due to violations of licensing and procurement laws.
A review conducted by the QC government identified four affected projects:
- Proposed Construction of a Six-Storey Multi-Purpose Building with Deck
- Proposed Construction of a Reinforced Concrete Canal at Ermitaño Creek
- Proposed Construction of Housing 32-Balingasa High Rise Housing (Phase 1A) at Brgy. Balingasa
- Proposed Construction of Housing 32-Balingasa High Rise Housing (Phase 2) at Brgy. Balingasa
“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,” the statement read.
The city emphasized that the terminated projects account for only 0.3 percent of its more than 1,300 infrastructure contracts, underscoring its pledge to proper use of public funds.
The Discayas are currently under investigation for alleged irregularities, including potential bid-rigging and violations of procurement and licensing laws. They reportedly 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.
The city government also criticized “malicious insinuations” aimed at diverting attention from actual wrongdoing and reaffirmed its dedication to serving its 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,” the statement said.
It added that all procurement processes have consistently adhered to transparency standards, including competitive bidding and public posting, with all infrastructure projects listed on the city’s 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 concluded.