Cayetano, Lacson clash anew over flood-control probe
Philippine Senators Alan Peter Cayetano and Panfilo Lacson are engaged in a public dispute regarding a flood-control investigation. Cayetano accused Lacson of overstepping his authority, while Lacson dismissed the criticism as lacking credibility.
Why it matters
The conflict highlights political tensions within the Philippine Senate regarding oversight of public works and potential corruption investigations.
MANILA, Philippines - Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano and Sen. Panfilo "Ping" Lacson traded barbs anew over the flood-control probe, with Cayetano accusing Lacson of interfering in ongoing investigations and Lacson hitting back that he was merely following the evidence.In a Facebook livestream, Cayetano referred to Lacson as "Chief Justice Lacson," "Prosecutor Lacson" and "DOJ Lacson," saying the senator was acting as though he had authority over several investigations."Senator Lacson has become Chief Justice Lacson, Prosecutor Lacson, DOJ Lacson, Secretary Lacson - he is everything.
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