The dispute between Lacson and Cayetano has intensified since the weekend. Cayetano questioned the reported increase in Lacson’s net worth, while Lacson maintained that his assets were legally acquired. In response, he said more informants and witnesses—either directly or through intermediaries—had come forward with information and evidence that could support legal action against Cayetano.
“Taguig ghost infra projects update: We have documented at least [two] case studies so far. Too many P100 million slope protection and drainage projects totaling P2.085 billion out of [Cayetano’s] P6.79 billion insertions under the 2025 GAA (General Appropriations Act),” Lacson, citing initial findings by his team, said in a post on X.
Lacson also claimed that one of the individuals willing to provide information about the alleged ghost projects was Cayetano’s brother, Lino Cayetano.
“So, only 2 projects, equivalent to around P75M, are left unreleased or unobligated. In short, a total of P6.715 billion was spent. While you do the math, we will keep digging,” Lacson had said.
The Inquirer sought comment from Senator Cayetano through his media officer, but no response had been received as of publication.
In an earlier Facebook livestream, however, Cayetano challenged Lacson to substantiate his allegations, insisting that no ghost projects exist in Taguig.
“If you can show one, someone should be held accountable,” he said.
Meanwhile, the National Bureau of Investigation has launched its own probe into the alleged ghost projects following Lacson’s accusations.
Over the weekend, Sen. Erwin Tulfo, chair of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee, also advised Cayetano to prepare for the continuation of the panel’s inquiry into the flood control controversy, noting that Lino Cayetano is among those expected to be invited as a resource person /Elijah Orencia
