Taguig City 'Ghost Projects' Spark Controversy, Senator Accused
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Taguig City 'Ghost Projects' Spark Controversy, Senator Accused

Senator Panfilo Lacson claims ongoing infrastructure projects in Taguig City, particularly slope protection and illegal reclamation in Laguna Lake, have opened a 'cauldron of worms.' This follows a heated exchange of corruption allegations with Senator Alan Peter Cayetano, with Lacson pursuing an investigation.

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