Clavano: Curlee Discaya ‘robbery’ claim is restitution, not extortion

MANILA, Philippines — Contractor Pacifico “Curlee” Discaya’s claim that he was “robbed” after being asked to return government funds should be viewed as the restitution of public money and accountability, not extortion, according to Assistant Ombudsman Mico Clavano. Clavano issued the statement on Tuesday morning after Discaya’s remarks, which stemmed from a request by the