Sarah Discaya may be arrested within the week, following the expected issuance of a warrant of arrest against her over a “ghost” flood control project, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced.
In a video report on Tuesday, Dec. 9, Marcos said authorities anticipate the release of the warrant against Discaya soon, paving the way for her arrest.
“Inaasahan na rin nating lalabas ang warrant of arrest ni Sarah Discaya itong linggong ito at hindi na rin magtatagal ang pag arresto sa kanya,” the President stated.
Marcos also announced that eight employees of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in Davao Occidental have expressed intent to surrender.
“Meron ding walong taga DPWH sa Davao Occidental na nagpadala ng sulat na sila ay mag-susurender sa NBI (National Bureau of Investigation) dahil sa hinaharap nilang kaso,” Marcos said.
According to Marcos, bank accounts, properties, and aircrafts connected to anomalous flood control projects have been frozen.
The Chief Executive said the freeze order issued by the Court of Appeals covers the accounts and properties of Silverwolves Construction Corp., and Sky Yard Aviation Corp.
“Naglabas na ang Court of Appeals ng freeze order laban sa mga bank account, ari-arian, at sasakyang panghimpapawid na may kaugnayan sa mga ma anomalyang flood control projects na iniimbestigahan ngayon ng gobyerno,” Marcos said.
“Sakop ng freeze order ang mga account at ari-arian ng Silverwolves Construction Corporation at Sky Yard Aviation Corporation, pati na rin ang mga personal account at assets ng mga indibidwal na sangkot sa imbestigasyon — kabilang sina Congressman Eric Yap at Edvic Yap,” Marcos bared.
The President said more than P16 billion went to the transactions of Silverwolves from 2022 to 2025, most of which were related to flood control projects.
“May mahigit ₱16 bilyon na ang pumasok sa mga transaksyon ng Silverwolves mula 2022 hanggang 2025, na karamihan ay may kaugnayan sa mga flood control projects ng DPWH,” Marcos said.
He also reported that by far, 280 bank accounts have been frozen, along with 22 insurance policies, three securities accounts, and eight aircraft, including airplanes and helicopters connected to Sky Yard Aviation.
Marcos stressed the need to freeze the assets to prevent them from being sold which could also hinder the government from recovering the suspected stolen public funds. (Betheena Unite)
