MANILA, Philippines – The Pasay City Regional Trial Court Branch 297 has dismissed the petition filed by contractor Pacifico “Curlee” Discaya as it affirmed the Senate’s authority to cite him in contempt. In a decision promulgated February 23, the court said Discaya failed to provide evidence that the Senate committed grave abuse of discretion in citing him for contempt. READ: Curlee Discaya joins wife as respondent in Davao case In fact, the court said, the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee conducting an investigation into the anomalous flood control projects has met all three constitutional safeguards, namely, 1. the probe must be […]... Keep on reading: Pasay court affirms Senate power to detain Curlee Discaya