Lacson Flags Suspected 'Ghost Projects' in Taguig City
Senator Panfilo Lacson has flagged at least two suspected 'ghost' infrastructure projects in Taguig City, alleging over P2 billion in opaque budget allocations. Senator Alan Peter Cayetano denies the claims, leading to an exchange of accusations between the two.
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