Lacson ridicules Cayetano's claims of wielding power amid Taguig ghost-project scandal
Senator Panfilo Lacson mocked Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano’s assertions of influence over government agencies during the Taguig ghost-project controversy.
During a heated exchange on social media, Lacson quoted Cayetano’s remarks that he acted as “Chief Justice,” “DOJ” and other top posts, suggesting he was calling the shots. Lacson replied that such statements would only be flattering if they came from a credible source. The dispute follows Cayovan’s recent Facebook livestream where he questioned the handling of alleged ghost projects in Taguig City. Both senators are entangled in the broader debate over the legitimacy of the projects. The clash highlights intra-senatorial tensions over accountability and oversight.
Why it matters
It reveals deepening rifts in the Philippine Senate over a high-profile corruption probe.
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