The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) said controversial government contractor Sarah Discaya did not receive any personal family visits during the Christmas holidays at the Lapu-Lapu City Jail in Mactan, Cebu.
BJMP spokesperson Jail Superintendent Jayrex Bustinera said Discaya’s interactions have been limited to online visits, mostly with her legal counsel.
“So far, there have been no personal visits because visitation is strictly through online platforms. Most of her visits have been from her lawyer, and her food is sent from outside and inspected before being allowed inside,” Bustinera said in a radio interview.
Discaya and eight former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) officials from Davao Occidental were committed to the Lapu-Lapu City Jail on December 19 following the issuance of arrest warrants. She is currently detained at the facility’s female dormitory.
The contractor, whose firms were allegedly linked to anomalous flood control projects, earlier filed an urgent motion before the Lapu-Lapu City Regional Trial Court seeking to remain under National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) custody.
BJMP said it has already responded to the petition.
“We have already submitted our comment since we were given no more than ten days. With the upcoming holidays, our warden sent it ahead of time. Our position is that the BJMP facility is fully prepared, regardless of whether the detainee is a high-profile individual,” Bustinera said.