Updated information from the Philippine Reclamation Authority (PRA) shows at least 13 titles covering areas totaling 170 hectares of unauthorized encroachment on the Taguig side of Laguna Lake, Sen. Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson said Saturday.
Lacson said the PRA update, based on vetted digital and satellite maps, showed some of the titled areas remain underwater.
In Filipino: Lacson: PRA Nakadiskubre ng 13 Titulo sa 170-Ektaryang Encroachment ng Taguig sa Laguna Lake
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New witnesses have surfaced to detail the delivery of boxes of money in connection with anomalous infrastructure projects in Taguig City, Sen. Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson said Sunday.
Lacson said the witnesses approached the Ombudsman to disclose details of the deliveries, including at least one single delivery involving millions of pesos.
In Filipino: Lacson: Testigo, Lumutang Tungkol sa Pag-Deliver ng Pera sa Ghost at Maanomalyang Flood Control Projects sa Taguig
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If the alleged illegal reclamation activities on the Taguig City side of Laguna Lake had not been exposed, would Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano still be “hoping” that the allegations of illegally titled properties in the area are true so the government could stand to gain from the land?
Sen. Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson raised this question Monday after Cayetano claimed over the weekend that the parcels of allegedly illegally reclaimed land, including an 18-hectare property, could go to the government.
“WHAT IF IT WASN’T EXPOSED?” Lacson said on X.
In Filipino: Lacson, Pinabulaanan si Cayetano sa Ilegal na Reclamation sa Taguig City: Paano Kung Hindi Ito Nabuking?
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The Office of the Ombudsman has issued subpoenas to the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and other government agencies for records related to illegal reclamation projects in the Taguig portion of Laguna Lake, Sen. Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson said Wednesday.
Lacson said the Ombudsman’s fact-finding investigation is continuing, with his office providing additional documents and updates, while the Philippine Reclamation Authority (PRA) has also submitted drone images of the reclamation sites.
“I believe nagpadala na ng subpoena ang Office of the Ombudsman sa DPWH duces tecum, kinukuha lahat na records sa Taguig. At ang PRA nagpadala na rin ng kanilang drone shots. Walong reclamation sites (I believe the Office of the Ombudsman has sent subpoena duces tecum to the DPWH for the records in the Taguig reclamation projects. The PRA has also sent its drone shots. There are eight reclamation sites),” he said in an interview on DZBB radio.
In Filipino: Lacson: Ombudsman On Track sa Taguig Reclamation at Flood Control Projects Investigation
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The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has guaranteed it will issue cease-and-desist orders to halt ongoing projects in Taguig City tied to illegal reclamation works there, Sen. Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson said Saturday.
Lacson said DPWH Sec. Vince Dizon “guaranteed” him the agency will immediately issue the cease-and-desist orders upon receiving the appropriate requests from the Philippine Reclamation Authority.
“Sec. Dizon guaranteed that once he receives the PRA’s request to issue cease-and-desist orders, he will issue them immediately,” he said in English and Filipino in an interview on DZMM radio.
“This will prevent the worsening of the situation where government money is wasted on contractors who are doing the wrong thing,” he added.
In Filipino: Lacson: DPWH, Ginarantiyahang Ihihinto ang mga Proyektong Kaugnay ng Ilegal na Reclamation sa Taguig
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