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Cayetanos question LLDA's focus on Taguig City projects
Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano and his sister, Senator Pia Cayetano, have raised concerns about the Laguna Lake Development Authority's inspection priorities, questioning whether the agency is giving preferential treatment to projects in Taguig City.
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MANILA — The Cayetano siblings challenged the Laguna Lake Development Authority (LLDA) during a Senate session on Monday, pointing to what they characterized as disproportionate scrutiny of developments in Taguig City. Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano and Senator Pia Cayetano alleged that the LLDA appeared to have a "special interest" in the city's projects, raising questions about the consistency and fairness of the agency's regulatory approach across the Laguna de Bay region.
The inquiry underscores broader concerns about potential conflicts of interest and selective enforcement. Taguig City is led by Mayor Lani Cayetano, wife of the Senate Minority Leader, a fact that the senators highlighted while questioning the LLDA's operational practices and priorities.
The LLDA, a government agency responsible for the development and environmental management of Laguna de Bay and its surrounding areas, has not yet issued a public response to the allegations. The exchange reflects ongoing tensions between lawmakers and regulatory bodies over project oversight in the region.
The issue raises questions about governance standards and the need for transparent, uniform application of regulations across all municipalities within the LLDA's jurisdiction. The Cayetanos' scrutiny may prompt further legislative review of the agency's inspection protocols and decision-making processes.