Lacson: P3.7B ‘wasted’ on ‘illegal’ Taguig reclamation projects

MANILA, Philippines — At least P3.713 billion in public funds may have been wasted on flood control and multipurpose projects in reclamation areas facing Laguna de Bay in Taguig City, Sen. Panfilo “Ping” Lacson said Monday. “WASTED PUBLIC FUNDS DUE TO MISUSE: Based on official records and our investigation, the total c

Vietnam firmly opposes illegal reclamation, construction activities in Hoang Sa (Paracel) Islands and has lodged a serious diplomatic representation over and reiterated its position on the matter, affirmed Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang on Aug. 28.