Ping dares Alan Peter: Name people being threatened
Senator Panfilo Lacson has challenged Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano to name individuals he claims were threatened amid an investigation into alleged corruption in Taguig City's infrastructure projects. The two senators have engaged in a public exchange of accusations on social media.
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