The bitter public feud between prominent Philippine senators just escalated significantly. Senator Panfilo Lacson disclosed that former Taguig congressman Lino Cayetano allegedly offered to help expose a series of corrupt "ghost projects" within Taguig City.

This explosive revelation adds a complex new layer to the ongoing political clash between Lacson and former Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano. Lacson stated that the younger Cayetano brother reached out through an intermediary, expressing a strong willingness to cooperate with the ongoing infrastructure inquiry.

Investigating Defective Infrastructure

Lacson's office is currently gathering extensive documentation related to allegedly defective infrastructure projects. These projects were reportedly undertaken by companies linked to the Discaya family during Alan Peter Cayetano's tenure as Speaker of the House. Lacson promised to thoroughly validate all evidence before making further public disclosures.

In response, Alan Peter Cayetano vehemently dismissed the accusations during a social media livestream, questioning the intense sudden scrutiny on Taguig. The widening rift highlights the deeply personal and aggressive nature of Philippine political rivalries, where infrastructure spending frequently becomes a primary weapon for political attacks.

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