Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano defended Taguig City’s government projects, stating there are no ghost projects in his constituency, during a recent address. Cayetano invited both Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson and the public to visit the area to verify the claims, according to newsinfo.inquirer.net. The remarks came amid ongoing scrutiny over public spending and infrastructure development in the city.
Cayetano emphasized that he has no knowledge of any fraudulent or non-existent projects in Taguig, which is a key political area for his family. His comments follow recent calls for transparency in local government spending. The senator’s stance highlights the political tensions surrounding accountability and governance in the region.
The Ombudsman’s office has also taken action against local officials in Laguna, suspending both the mayor and vice mayor over mutual complaints. This separate case underscores the broader challenges of administrative integrity in local governance across the Philippines.
The situation in Taguig remains under public and political scrutiny, with Cayetano’s invitation to visit the city seen as an attempt to address concerns directly. (newsinfo.inquirer.net)
