Cayetano on Lacson's alleged slow release of charges: It's like striptease
Philippine Senator Alan Peter Cayetano has accused Senator Panfilo Lacson of conducting a 'striptease' of unsubstantiated allegations regarding infrastructure projects in Taguig. Lacson maintains that his investigation into potential corruption is legitimate and backed by evidence.
Why it matters
This public dispute highlights ongoing political tensions and debates over transparency and investigative processes in Philippine governance.
MANILA, Philippines - Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano criticized Sen. Panfilo "Ping" Lacson over the latter's alleged gradual release of allegations against him.
Cayetano particularly cited those accusations involving infrastructure and reclamation projects in Taguig City.
The senator likened Lacson's actions to a "striptease" without evidence.
The lawmaker made the pronouncement during another Facebook livestream after Lacson noted that his office's probe into the alleged anomalies in Taguig's infrastructure and reclamation projects is making the minority leader "quake while quacking."
READ: Lacson to Cayetano: Taguig probe evidence makes you 'quake'
"Every day for the last three months, it's like a striptease, but there's no real evidence. Just constant accusations," said Cayetano on Friday.
"Why did I say witch hunt? Just looking for everything, even if there is none. It's like you're looking for a ghost. It's not there. You're making up a story," Cayetano told Lacson.
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