Lacson Presents New Evidence in Taguig 'Ghost' Infrastructure Projects

MANILA, Philippines — Senator Panfilo Lacson on Sunday bared new evidence of alleged double billing and collection involving infrastructure projects in Taguig City, questioning whether these acts constitute criminal offenses. According to Lacson, one case involved two supposedly distinct projects that shared the same photograph for billing purposes. Another case involved a single slope protection project that allegedly received two separate budget appropriations. In a post on X, Lacson stated, "TAGUIG GHOST INFRA PROJECTS UPDATE #4: Two different projects, two distinct appropriations, two different technical descriptions and locations, two different contractors, but sharing the same photo for billing purposes. Status: both billed and collected." He added regarding the second case, "[The second case involves] one slope protection project, one location, one technical description, two separate budget appropriations. Status: both billed and collected." "Are these not criminal acts?" Lacson asked. These latest findings add to a growing body of evidence that Lacson and his team claim to have gathered on alleged anomalous infrastructure projects in Taguig City, the bailiwick of Senator Alan Peter Cayetano. The Inquirer tried to reach Cayetano through his media officer for comment, although he had yet to respond as of this writing. /cb Source: Inquirer NewsInfo