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Vivienne Gulla

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1762161207339566212172_1132100892454203_342415429525448584_n.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left"><em>Salvador Aquino Pleyto/Facebook </em></span></span></span></div><p>MANILA — Bulacan 6th District Rep. Salvador Pleyto has <a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/10/24/bulacan-solon-pleyto-condemns-claim-he-got-remittances-from-discayas-0948">once again denied allegations</a> that he received “remittances” from government contractors Sarah and Curlee Discaya.</p><p>Last month, Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla cited an Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) report that named Pleyto among individuals who allegedly received funds from the Discayas. </p><p>Pleyto, however, said he never met the couple who are involved in the massive flood control corruption issue. </p><p>“Gusto kong makita ‘yung AMLC report para I can responsibly answer. Kasi masama timing eh, para bang lumalabas na lagay. Hindi. I&#x27;ve never met the Discayas,” Pleyto said.</p><div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/11/1/pasig-prosecutor-junks-police-rap-vs-activist-over-discaya-compound-protest-1216">Pasig prosecutor junks police rap vs activist over Discaya compound protest</a></div><p>Pleyto also denied being the president of S.A. Pleyto Construction Corp., saying he divested from the company when he served as a congressman in 2022. </p><p>“Naging contractor ako ng sole propreitorship hanggang 2019… May 2022, noong elected na ako, dinivest ko na sa pamilya ko. Hindi na ako nakikialam, wala na sila nakukuha (na projects) noong wala na ako eh,” he said.</p><p>Pleyto previously stated he is &quot;ready to cooperate with the AMLC or any other competent authorities to ensure that the truth will come out so that I can clear my name.&quot;  </p><p>The lawmaker also urged the public to refrain from “drawing conclusions or spreading unverified information that may cause undue harm to my personal reputation, both as a private person and a public servant.”</p><div><a class="fr-strong fr-green" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/10/24/bulacan-solon-pleyto-condemns-claim-he-got-remittances-from-discayas-0948">Bulacan solon Pleyto condemns claim he got ‘remittances’ from Discayas</a></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO:</strong></div><div style="text-align:center"><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/eUy5RqLQl-E?si=XgBn_-OPO9vJ6qpS" title="YouTube video player" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div>

<p>Bulacan 6th District Rep. Salvador Pleyto has once again denied allegations that he received “remittances” from government contractors Sarah and Curlee Discaya.</p>

Bulacan 6th District Rep. Salvador Pleyto has once again denied allegations that he received “remittances” from government contractors Sarah and Curlee Discaya.

Bulacan solon named in AMLC report says 'never met the Discayas'

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Bulacan solon named in AMLC report says 'never met the Discayas'

Vivienne Gulla,

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Published November 03, 2025 05:31 PM PHT

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Updated November 03, 2025 05:40 PM PHT

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