Curlee and Sarah Discaya
This husband-and-wife duo built a construction empire from the ground up, becoming pivotal contractors for major Philippine infrastructure projects.
Born 1976 (age 50)·Filipino businesspeople (born 1975 and 1976)·Birthday: November 10·Generation X
Biography
Curlee and Sarah Discaya represent a potent force in the modern Philippine business landscape: the family-built conglomerate. Operating largely away from the media spotlight, they have cultivated a significant presence in the construction sector through their firms, Alpha and Omega Construction and St. Gerrard Construction Corporation. Their story is one of entrepreneurial partnership, with Sarah often noted for her hands-on management style and Curlee's background providing strategic direction. Their companies rose to prominence by securing a substantial portfolio of government contracts, particularly for flood control and drainage projects—critical infrastructure in a nation frequently battered by typhoons. This work placed them at the intersection of commerce and public service during the administrations of Presidents Rodrigo Duterte and Bongbong Marcos, whose "Build, Build, Build" initiatives fueled a national construction boom. While their success has drawn scrutiny, it underscores the role of private contractors in shaping the physical backbone of a developing economy, turning blueprints for resilience into concrete and steel.
Generation X
1965–1980
The latchkey kids. Raised during divorce, recession, and the end of the Cold War. Skeptical, self-reliant, media-literate. They invented indie culture, grunge, and the early internet — then watched the Boomers take credit.
Curlee was born in 1976, placing them squarely in the Generation X. The events that shaped this generation — economic uncertainty, the end of the Cold War, and the rise of personal computing — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Curlee Was Born
The biggest hits of 1976
#1 Movie
Rocky
Best Picture
Rocky
#1 TV Show
All in the Family
Curlee's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1976Born
Apple Computer founded; US bicentennial
Gas: $0.59/galHome: $29,300Min wage: $2.30/hrPresident: Gerald Ford"Silly Love Songs" — WingsBest Picture: Rocky
1981Started school
MTV launches; first Space Shuttle flight; AIDS identified
Gas: $1.31/galHome: $52,300Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Bette Davis Eyes" — Kim CarnesBest Picture: Chariots of Fire
1989Became a teenager
Berlin Wall falls; Tiananmen Square protests
Gas: $1.00/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Look Away" — ChicagoBest Picture: Driving Miss Daisy
1992Could drive
LA riots after Rodney King verdict
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $84,300Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"End of the Road" — Boyz II MenBest Picture: Unforgiven
1994Could vote
Nelson Mandela elected president of South Africa
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $90,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"The Sign" — Ace of BaseBest Picture: Forrest Gump
1997Turned 21
Princess Diana dies in Paris car crash; Harry Potter published
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $104,100Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Candle in the Wind 1997" — Elton JohnBest Picture: Titanic
2006Turned 30
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2016Turned 40
Donald Trump elected president; Brexit vote
Gas: $2.14/galHome: $181,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Love Yourself" — Justin BieberBest Picture: Moonlight
2026Turned 50
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Built and lead multiple construction firms, including Alpha and Omega Construction and St. Gerrard Construction Corporation.
- Their companies have been awarded numerous major government contracts for critical flood control infrastructure projects.
- Successfully navigated and grew their business through multiple Philippine presidential administrations and economic cycles.
- Established themselves as significant players in the Philippine construction industry through strategic project acquisition.
Did You Know?
Sarah Discaya is often cited in reports for being actively involved in the on-site management and operations of their projects.
The couple's business activities have been the subject of investigative reports by Philippine news organizations regarding government contracts.
Curlee Discaya's full first name is Pacifico, and he uses 'Curlee' as a nickname.
They have also been involved in local politics in their home province.
“A family business is built brick by brick, with trust as the mortar.”
