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Lacson flags ongoing illegal reclamation activities in Taguig
Senator Panfilo Lacson has raised fresh concerns about unauthorized land reclamation projects affecting Laguna Lake's Taguig shoreline. The senator presented video evidence during a joint government inspection of the disputed area.
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MANILA — Senator Panfilo Lacson has denounced what he characterizes as persistent illegal reclamation work along the Taguig portion of Laguna Lake, citing documentation obtained during a coordinated government site inspection.
Lacson shared video footage from the inspection, which included representatives from the Office of the Ombudsman and Philippine Reclamation Authority. The 25-second clip was presented as evidence of ongoing unauthorized land modification activities in the area.
The senator's statement underscores mounting concerns regarding environmental and regulatory compliance issues around Laguna Lake, one of the Philippines' largest freshwater bodies. The involvement of the Ombudsman's office in the inspection suggests the matter has drawn scrutiny from multiple government agencies.
Laguna Lake has faced longstanding challenges with illegal reclamation and environmental degradation. The latest allegations add to a history of disputes over territorial development and conservation efforts in the lake's vicinity.