Lacson to Cayetano: You belong in prison
Senator Panfilo Lacson has publicly accused former Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano of corruption, suggesting he belongs in jail. The dispute escalated after Cayetano questioned the increase in Lacson's net worth, prompting Lacson to counter with allegations of budget insertions and ghost projects.
Why it matters
This high-profile public feud between senior legislators highlights deep-seated political polarization and corruption allegations within the Philippine government.
MANILA, Philippines - Sen. Panfilo Lacson was not done replying to the allegations made by Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano against him, saying on Sunday that the former Senate president belongs in the New Quezon City Jail for corruption.
Lacson stressed that his integrity was his "first and last line of defense," adding that Cayetano "crossed the line by attacking it."
"As of this morning, I'm still counting informants and witnesses, directly or through intermediaries, willing to provide information and evidence to put him in his proper place - the Payatas, QC jail." Lacson wrote in a post on X.
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