Ping Lacson calls for multiagency probe of Taguig reclamation

Inquirer.net - Oct 3, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Panfilo Lacson on Saturday, Oct. 3, called for a multi-agency investigation into what he described as continuing illegal reclamation activities on the Taguig side of Laguna Lake. Lacson said concerned government agencies should work together to determine who was behind the alleged dumping of garbage and filling of materials in the

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