Sen. Ping Lacson explains his viral photo together with the Discayas

• Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson confirmed the authenticity of a circulating photo with contractors Curlee and Sarah Discaya
• He clarified that the picture was taken in April 2025, the first and only time he met them
• Lacson said he declined an invitation to a rally linked to the Discayas due to political considerations
• The couple is under DOJ protective custody as part of the flood control project investigation

Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson admitted that the photo of him with contractors Curlee and Sarah Discaya is real.

He explained that the picture was taken in April 2025, near the end of the election campaign period, and stressed that it was the first and only time he met the couple.

According to Lacson, the meeting lasted around 15 to 20 minutes.

The encounter happened after a campaign supporter from Davao City, Fred Villaroman, brought the couple’s son to his office in Taguig.

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Villaroman’s father once served as part of the security team of former president Rodrigo Duterte.

The senator also revealed that he was invited to attend a grand rally in Davao province, where the younger Discaya was running for a congressional seat.

Lacson said he refused. He explained that he wanted to respect Senate President Tito Sotto, whose nephew, Mayor Vico Sotto, was running against Sarah Discaya for Pasig City mayor.

He also noted that joining any rally could cause political complications since his name was included in sample ballots of several party-list groups.

Lacson said he hopes his statement clears up any insinuations about the photo.

Meanwhile, Curlee and Sarah Discaya remain under DOJ protective custody with several former DPWH engineers, as they face investigation over questionable flood control projects.

DOJ clarified that they are not yet considered state witnesses.

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Sarah Discaya is a Filipina businesswoman, philanthropist, and political figure who serves as the Chief Financial Officer of St. Gerrard Construction and Development Corporation. Known for her charitable work such as medical missions and welfare programs, she gained recognition for supporting healthcare, education, solo parents, and senior citizens. In 2025, she ran for mayor of Pasig City with a platform focused on making it a smart city through improved healthcare, digital connectivity, and modern systems, but she lost to incumbent Mayor Vico Sotto. Despite her defeat, she remains noted for her leadership, philanthropy, and advocacy for community empowerment.

In a previous report by KAMI, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) will investigate around 40 luxury cars linked to Sarah Discaya’s family. The move came after a viral interview where Discaya showed their collection of high-end cars. BOC will check the consignee of the vehicles to see if there were violations in their importation Discaya has also been connected to contractors of flood control projects now under Senate investigation.

Additionally, Korina Sanchez-Roxas recently posted on her Instagram account. There, she posed in front of a beautiful palace while she was in Disneyland. However, she also made fun of it in relation to the recent issue involving her. She wrote in the first part of her post, "My P10 Million Palace," which was somehow related to the allegations thrown against her by Mayor Vico Sotto.

Source: KAMI.com.gh