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Lacson flags ongoing illegal reclamation works at Laguna Lake
Senator Panfilo Lacson has raised fresh concerns about unauthorized land reclamation activities along Laguna Lake's Taguig shoreline. The lawmaker presented video evidence from a recent joint government inspection of the disputed area.
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MANILA — Senator Panfilo 'Ping' Lacson has called attention to what he characterized as continuous illegal reclamation activities on the Taguig portion of Laguna Lake, presenting video documentation from a coordinated government inspection of the site.
Lacson shared footage from the joint inspection during a Friday session, underscoring his concerns about ongoing environmental violations in the lake area. The senator's intervention marks the latest in a series of official challenges to unauthorized land development along the critical water body.
The senator has urged relevant government agencies, particularly the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), to take decisive action against the reported violations and enforce environmental protection standards in the area.
Laguna Lake, one of the Philippines' largest freshwater reservoirs, has faced recurring environmental challenges from unauthorized reclamation and development projects. The incidents have prompted periodic government crackdowns and legislative scrutiny aimed at protecting the lake's ecological integrity and water resources.