Manila, Sept. 18 -- The Senate Blue Ribbon Committee on Thursday cited Pacifico "Curlee" Discaya in contempt for giving inconsistent statements on the absence of his wife, Cezarah Rowena "Sarah", at the ongoing inquiry into alleged anomalies in flood control projects.

Senator Raffy Tulfo moved to hold Discaya in contempt after noting contradictions between his testimony and the letter submitted by his wife to the committee.

Senator Erwin Tulfo seconded the motion, which was approved by Committee chairperson Senator Panfilo Lacson.

During the hearing, Discaya initially claimed that his wife was unable to attend due to a heart condition.

However, the letter she sent to the panel cited a conflicting reason -a previously scheduled meeting...