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Cayetano denies animosity toward Lacson over Taguig scrutiny
Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano has rejected suggestions of personal conflict with fellow senator Panfilo Lacson, despite characterizing recent scrutiny of Taguig City projects as a 'witch hunt.' Cayetano addressed the controversy during a Facebook livestream, defending infrastructure developments in the capital city.
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MANILA — Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano said Wednesday that he harbors no ill will toward Sen. Panfilo Lacson, despite criticism of recent oversight activities targeting Taguig City projects.
In a Facebook livestream, Cayetano described the scrutiny as a "demolition job, witch hunt and trial by publicity," characterizing the actions as unfair to the city's development initiatives. However, he stressed that disagreements over governance matters do not translate to personal animosity.
Cayetano highlighted various infrastructure and improvement projects undertaken in Taguig during the period in question, indicating that such developments warrant discussion rather than adversarial examination. His remarks come amid broader tensions within the Senate regarding oversight of local government undertakings.
The Senate Minority Leader's comments reflect ongoing debates within the chamber about the balance between legislative scrutiny and support for local development efforts in the capital region.