DOJ Dismisses Three Excise Tax Cases Against Discaya Contractors

Discayas

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has dismissed three excise tax cases filed against contractors Curlee and Sarah Discaya and other respondents, citing a lack of legal basis to hold them liable for the payment of excise taxes on several luxury vehicles. In a statement released on February 3, 2026, DOJ spokesperson Polo Martinez explained that … Read more

Pasay Court Orders Curlee Discaya to Remain in Senate Custody

Curlee Discaya Custody

The Pasay Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 298 has ordered that contractor Pacifico “Curlee” Discaya II remain under Senate custody while his petition for a writ of habeas corpus is being heard. The hearing on the petition is scheduled to continue on Monday, October 13, 2025. Discaya, who has been detained since mid-September, was cited … Read more