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Lacson: End Impunity in Illegal Reclamation Ops in Taguig; Time for Justice and Accountability

The impunity that has accompanied unabated and illegal reclamation operations disguised as flood control and mitigation projects in the Taguig side of Laguna Lake for several years must end and give way to justice and accountability, Sen. Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson said Friday.

Lacson said the operations had been allowed to continue despite questions over their legality and effectiveness in addressing flooding, while power and influence were used to harass officials of the agencies tasked to protect Laguna Lake.

“The Cayetanos have disguised these unabated and illegal reclamation operations in the Taguig side of Laguna Lake as flood control and mitigation projects for several years now, using their power and influence to harass officials of the Philippine Reclamation Authority, Laguna Lake Development Authority and other agencies tasked to protect the lake,” he said.

In Filipino: Lacson: Tapusin ang Impunity sa Illegal Reclamation Ops sa Taguig; Panahon na para sa Hustisya at Pananagutan

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Lacson: Disgraced Ex-SP Cayetano Wants Me Probed for Exposing Corrupt Public Officials

Disgraced ex-Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano wants Sen. Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson investigated because he has gone after corrupt public officials by exposing anomalies, including those involving infrastructure and reclamation projects in Cayetano’s bailiwick of Taguig City, Lacson said Wednesday.

Lacson dismissed Cayetano’s insinuation that he conducts investigations because he is allied with those in power, saying his agenda is – and has always been – to expose corruption and to hold public officials accountable.

Referring to a Philippine Star report quoting Cayetano as saying he should be probed for allegedly using his position to target his critics, Lacson said on X:

“‘Cayetano said Lacson should be investigated for using his position to target his critics.’ – Philippine Star… Translation: Lacson should be investigated for targeting corrupt public officials.”

In Filipino: Lacson: Gusto ni Disgrasyadong Ex-SP Cayetano na Imbestigahan Ako Dahil sa Pagbuking sa mga Tiwaling Opisyal

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‘Almost all’ senators, ‘except Lacson,’ ask for DPWH allocations – witness [Inquirer]

From the Inquirer: From the Inquirer: “Almost all” senators — except Sen. Panfilo “Ping” Lacson — requested project allocations from former Public Works and Highways Secretary Manuel Bonoan, a state witness told the Sandiganbayan Third Division on Tuesday.

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Lacson: Ghost Project Probe in Disgraced Ex-SP Cayetano’s Bailiwick Opens ‘Cauldron of Worms’; Seeks Forfeiture of Reclaimed Land in Favor of Govt

It may be disgraced ex-Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano who ends up drowning in the truth after Sen. Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson and his team uncovered a “cauldron of worms” involving ghost slope protection projects and the illegal reclamation of portions of Laguna Lake.

Lacson said his team’s finding was validated after a meeting Monday evening with officials of the Philippine Reclamation Authority (PRA), including harassment tactics employed by Cayetano.

He also pushed for the forfeiture of the illegally reclaimed land in favor of the government.

“‘MALULUNOD SA KATOTOHAHAN’ … Our Taguig City case study has opened a ‘cauldron of worms’ after my meeting with Philippine Reclamation Authority officials last night – from ghost slope protection projects to illegally reclaimed tracts of land covering Laguna Lake,” he said on X.

In Filipino: Lacson: Imbestigasyon sa mga Ghost Project sa Baluwarte ni Disgraced Ex-SP Cayetano, Nagbukas ng ‘Cauldron of Worms’ sa Ilegal na Reclamation; Ipapa-Forfeit sa Pamahalaan ang Na-Reclaim na Lupa

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Lacson May Consider Visiting Taguig Once Flood Control Program There Is Properly Implemented, Free of Corruption

Sen. Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson may consider visiting Taguig City, the political bailiwick of disgraced ex-Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano, once the flood control program there is properly implemented and devoid of corruption.

Lacson said in jest that he does not want to drown in floodwaters as he has not practiced swimming recently. But on a serious note, he recalled that a seven-year-old boy drowned in the city last July after being swept away by floodwaters.

“Saka na lang pag maayos na ang flood control program sa Taguig. Matagal na akong walang practice mag-swimming; baka dun pa ako malunod sa tubig baha. 😂 😆 Lol!” he said on X.

In Filipino: Lacson, Maaaring Pumunta sa Taguig Kapag Maayos na ang Flood Control Program at Malinis sa Korapsyon

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