Lacson Rejects 'Ceasefire' in Taguig Probe, Denies Cayetano's Call

Senator Panfilo "Ping" Lacson on Thursday rejected an apparent attempt by mediators to broker peace between him and Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano, with whom he has been publicly feuding, saying there would be no "ceasefire." "CEASEFIRE MY FOOT! Anong uri ng tao ang magde-declare ng giyera, toy gun ang dala," Lacson stated, rejecting any notion of a truce. The senator's remarks came after reports that Cayetano had called Lacson to seek a reconciliation. However, Cayetano's office has denied making such a call. "No call was made, no reconciliation was attempted" between the two senators, according to a statement from Cayetano's office. The dispute centers on the investigation into Taguig City's administrative functions and jurisdiction. Lacson has been vocal in his pursuit of alleged irregularities in the city's governance, a stance that appears to be at odds with Cayetano's position. Public disagreements among high-ranking politicians like senators can often influence public discourse and the legislative agenda. Information Source: Inquirer NewsInfo