Art Atayde, Cong. Arjo Atayde’s Father, Named in ICI Request
Arjo Atayde’s father Art Atayde is one of those included in the request of the ICI for issuance of immigration lookout bulletin order (ILBO).
The flood control issue in the Philippines left many Filipinos calling for accountability. The allegations that linked several senators and congressmen to the supposed multi-billion corruption sparked disappointment and anger among many people.
During a Senate flood probe, controversial contractors Curlee and Sarah Discaya presented a joint affidavit wherein they stated their accusations against several congressmen who allegedly receive kickback from the flood control projects awarded to their construction firms.
According to the Discayas, they allegedly had no choice but to ride on the supposed “system”. They claimed that only a small amount allegedly remains as profits to them because of the supposed kickbacks to some officials of the government and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).
Quezon City Congressman Arjo Atayde was one of the congressmen accused by the Discayas of allegedly receiving kickback from the flood control projects. Undeniably, it hooked the attention of many people as he’s one of the most popular congressmen in the Philippines as he’s an actor before he joined politics.
Cong. Arjo Atayde denied the accusation of the Discayas. His wife, Kapuso star Maine Mendoza, also defended him. However, several photos of Atayde with the controversial contractors circulated online.
The Quezon City Congressman is one of those whose name was listed on the immigration lookout bulletin order (ILBO) that was previously requested. The following were issued an ILBO:
- Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero,
- Sen. Joel Villanueva
- Sen. Jinggoy Estrada
- Former House Speaker and Leyte Cong. Martin Romualdez
- Former Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr.
- Mayor Maria Lourdes “Nancy” Binay Angeles
- Commission on Audit Commissioner Mario G. Lipana
- Marilou Laurio-Lipana
- Education Undersecretary Trygve L. Olaivar
- Carlene Villa
- Maynard Ngu
- Cong. Roman Romulo (Pasig)
- Cong. James “Jojo” Ang (USWAG Ilonggo PL)
- Cong. Patrick Michael “PM” Vargas (Quezon City)
- Cong. Juan Carlos “Arjo” Atayde (Quezon City)
- Cong. Nicanor “Nikki” Briones (AGAP PL)
- Cong. Marcelino “Marcy” Teodoro (Marikina)
- Cong. Florida “Rida” Robes (San Jose del Monte)
- Cong. Eleandro Jesus Madrona (Romblon)
- Cong. Benjamin “Benjie” Agarao (Laguna)
- Former Cong. Florencio Gabriel “Bem” Noel (An Waray PL)
- Cong. Leody “Ode” Tarriela (Occidental Mindoro)
- Cong. Reynante “Reynan” Arogancia (Quezon Province)
- Former Cong. Marvin Rillo (Quezon City)
- Cong. Teodorico “Teodoro” Haresco, Jr. (Aklan)
- Cong. Antonieta Eudela (Zamboanga Sibugay)
- Cong. Dean Asistio (Caloocan)
- Cong. Marivic Co-Pilar (Quezon City)
- District Engr. Loida Busa
- “Bogs” Magalong
- District Engr. Ramon Devanadera
- District Engr. Johnny Protesta, Jr.
- District Engr. Arturo Gonzales Jr.
Recently, the Independent Commission for Infrastructure or ICI requested for the issuance of the immigration lookout bulletin order (ILBO) to 19 more individuals. Based on a post of News5 on social media, Cong. Arjo Atayde’s father, Art Atayde, is one of those included in the list.
The ICI request for the issuance of additional immigration lookout bulletin order which includes Cong. Arjo Atayde’s father also includes former congresswoman Mitch Cajayon-Uy, and some officials of DPWH. Based on the post, here are the 19 individuals:
Previously, contractor Curlee Discaya reportedly wants to take back Php 60 million from Cong. Arjo Atayde.