Lacson calls out Cayetanos for hijacking DENR budget hearing
Senator Panfilo Lacson has strongly criticized the Cayetano siblings for allegedly hijacking the budget hearing of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). This disruption could potentially delay crucial environmental initiatives.
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