Lacson Alleges 'Bagman' in Taguig Ghost Projects; Cayetano Denies Claims

Senator Ping Lacson claimed to have identified a 'bagman' involved in alleged ghost projects in Taguig. However, former House Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano vehemently denied these accusations, stating there were no such projects in Taguig and urged Lacson not to single out the city.

19 Jul, 17:54 — 20 Jul, 04:04

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Why this matters

Allegations of 'ghost projects' are significant as they imply corruption and misuse of public funds, particularly in critical infrastructure like flood control. This story highlights a political dispute between two prominent senators, potentially impacting public trust and future political dynamics.

Key entitiesAlan Peter Cayetano Panfilo Lacson Taguig City

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What 2 sources agree on, dispute, and miss

What sources agree on

Senator Alan Peter Cayetano denied the existence of ghost flood control projects in Taguig City
The allegation of ghost projects was made by Senator Panfilo Lacson
Cayetano challenged Lacson to investigate other cities, not just Taguig

Key claims1 agreed · 2 unverified

There are no ghost flood control projects in Taguig City.

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Senator Panfilo Lacson alleged ghost flood control projects in Taguig.

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Government agencies found no ghost projects in Taguig.

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Cayetano's assertion that government agencies had found no such projects

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inquirercentercenter-leftneutralMostly FactualReports Cayetano's denial and challenge directly

philstarcentercenterneutralMostly FactualFocuses on Cayetano's denial and supporting claims

Coverage leans: balanced

The coverage is balanced, primarily reporting on Senator Cayetano's direct denial and counter-challenge without significant editorializing or favoring one side of the dispute.

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inquirerMostly Factual40d ago

Cayetano to Lacson: No ghost projects in Taguig; don’t single us out

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano on Sunday claimed that there were no ghost flood control projects in Taguig City. Then, he dared Sen. Panfilo “Ping” Lacson to probe other cities, and not single out Taguig because of their feud. In another Facebook live, Cayetano directly responded to Lacson’s accusation that there is a

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philstarMostly Factual40d ago

Ping Lacson claims to have identified 'bagman' behind Taguig ghost projects

The Lacson-Cayetano feud turns to alleged Taguig flood control projects

By Cristina Chi

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First report: inquirer · 19 Jul, 17:54|Full coverage: 2 · 10h|Window: 10h

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inquirer19 Jul, 17:54First to report

Cayetano to Lacson: No ghost projects in Taguig; don’t single us out

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philstar20 Jul, 04:04Latest update

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Lacson Alleges 'Bagman' in Taguig Ghost Projects; Cayetano Denies Claims

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Key claims1 agreed · 2 unverified

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Cayetano to Lacson: No ghost projects in Taguig; don’t single us out

Ping Lacson claims to have identified 'bagman' behind Taguig ghost projects

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Cayetano to Lacson: No ghost projects in Taguig; don’t single us out

Ping Lacson claims to have identified 'bagman' behind Taguig ghost projects

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