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Ombudsman reportedly issues subpoenas over Taguig infrastructure projects
Senator Panfilo Lacson said the Office of the Ombudsman has issued subpoenas to government agencies seeking documents related to alleged irregularities in infrastructure and reclamation projects in Taguig City. The fact-finding investigation is understood to be ongoing.
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MANILA — Senator Panfilo Lacson said Wednesday that the Office of the Ombudsman has issued subpoenas to several government agencies for documents connected to suspected anomalies in infrastructure and reclamation undertakings in Taguig City.
Lacson indicated that the Ombudsman's inquiry into the matter remains active, with subpoenas being transmitted to various land-related agencies as part of the investigation.
The senator's statement underscores continued scrutiny of major development projects in the capital region's eastern zone, where concerns have been raised regarding proper procedures and potential irregularities in project execution and approval processes.
The Ombudsman's fact-finding probe represents a formal step in examining the allegations, with document requests to relevant government offices expected to establish a factual basis for any potential charges or recommendations that may follow.