Lacson Criticizes Cayetano Siblings Over LLDA Budget Hearing Questions
Senator Panfilo Lacson criticized Senators Alan Peter Cayetano and Pia Cayetano for their questioning during a Senate hearing on the Laguna Lake Development Authority's (LLDA) proposed 2027 budget, stating the siblings "ganged up" on the acting LLDA General Manager.
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