Lacson raises more red flags on Taguig ‘ghost’ projects

Inquirer.net - Sep 28, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Panfilo “Ping” Lacson asked Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon on Sunday to explain how the coordinates of a supposed project in Taguig City were traced to the Visayas, based on geotagged photos. He also claimed that the project’s contractor was linked to spouses Pacifico “Curlee” and Cezarah “Sarah” Discaya, central figures

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