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Lacson dismisses Cayetano accusations of selective justice in Taguig row
Senator Panfilo Lacson has rejected claims by fellow lawmakers Alan Peter and Pia Cayetano that his investigation into alleged irregularities in Taguig City amounts to selective justice and intimidation.
LSN Philippines ·
MANILA — Senator Panfilo "Ping" Lacson on Saturday firmly denied allegations that his scrutiny of purported anomalous government projects in Taguig City represents selective or biased prosecution, dismissing contentions raised by Senators Alan Peter Cayetano and Pia Cayetano during an escalating political dispute.
The rejection came after Alan Peter Cayetano challenged Lacson to expand his investigative focus beyond Taguig City, suggesting the senator's concentration on the capital's district amounted to a politically motivated pursuit. The exchange marks the latest chapter in mounting tensions between the lawmakers over governance issues in the city.
Lacson's statement represents a direct rebuttal to suggestions that his legislative inquiry suffers from partiality or serves as a form of intimidation against political opponents. The senator has maintained that his probe into the alleged irregularities addresses legitimate governance concerns requiring parliamentary oversight.
The feud underscores continuing divisions within the Senate over investigative priorities and the scope of inquiries into local government operations, with both sides positioning their respective stances as serving the public interest.