Tito Sotto on Discayas: “Sabi nga ni Mayor Vico, mga sinungaling sila”

• Senate President Tito Sotto explained why he refused to sign the request of Sarah and Curlee Discaya to be state witnesses in the flood control projects controversy

• The senator said it would be unfair for them to get government protection while allegedly having taken public funds

• Sotto stressed that to qualify as state witnesses they must return the stolen money and give consistent truthful statements

• He echoed Pasig Mayor Vico Sotto’s remarks calling the Discayas liars and said their request cannot be granted easily

Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III has explained why he refused to sign the request of Sarah and Curlee Discaya to be state witnesses in connection with the ongoing flood control projects controversy.

Sotto made it clear that their request was unacceptable, stressing that the siblings had allegedly amassed significant public funds. “Hindi naman puwedeng makakuha sila ng proteksyon ng gobyerno pero ang dami nilang nakuhang pera ng bayan. Unfair sa mga kababayan natin iyon,” he said. He emphasized that becoming a state witness comes with strict conditions. “Ang kailangan para maging state witness ka, ibalik mo ang ninakaw mo, magsabi ka ng totoo. Iba ang sinabi sa Senado, iba ang sinabi sa House,” Sotto added.

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The Senate President further underscored the importance of credibility in such cases, echoing Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto’s remarks. “Sabi nga ni Mayor Vico Sotto, mga sinungaling sila. Hindi ganon kadali ang hiling nila,” he said.

As for the Discayas, they have denied the allegations against them.

Here is the full statement of Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III has on why he refused to sign the request of Sarah and Curlee Discaya to be state witnesses, as posted by GMA News:

Vicente “Tito” Sotto III is a Filipino politician, television personality, and Senate President who has served in public office for decades. Best known as a long-time senator, he played key roles in legislation on health, culture, and public order, while also being a prominent figure in the entertainment industry as a comedian, actor, and host. Tito is widely recognized for his influence in both politics and show business, making him one of the most notable public figures in the Philippines.

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In a previous report by KAMI, Ciara Sotto took to social media to congratulate Tito Sotto after he won in the latest polls. He becomes the only politician in Philippine history to be elected to the Senate five times. In an Instagram post, Ciara expressed how proud she is of her father.

In another report, Ciara Sotto marked her father Sen. Tito Sotto’s birthday with a heartfelt social media tribute. She shared photos from their lovely family celebration at home, showing the Sotto clan gathered together. In her post, Ciara expressed her deep admiration and gratitude for her father’s love, strength, and guidance. Ciara’s heartfelt words served as a reminder of the personal side of the longtime public servant, whose love for family remains at the core of his life. Tito responded with a short but heartfelt note of appreciation for his daughter’s gesture.

Source: KAMI.com.gh