Lacson hits Cayetanos over LLDA budget hearing questions

Inquirer.net - Oct 20, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Tuesday criticized Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano and his sister, Sen. Pia Cayetano, for their line of questioning during a hearing on the Laguna Lake Development Authority’s proposed 2027 budget. In a statement, Lacson said the Cayetano siblings ganged up on acting LLDA General Manager Leopoldo

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Oct 20, 2026

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