INQToday: Lacson-Cayetano clash, Hernandez plea, Obiena gold

Inquirer.net - Sep 30, 2026

MANILA, Philippines – Here are INQToday’s top stories this afternoon: Sens. Panfilo Lacson and Alan Peter Cayetano continue to trade barbs over allegations surrounding ghost flood-control projects, with Lacson questioning Cayetano’s credibility after he raised concerns about the former’s alleged influence over Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon; former DPWH official Brice Hernandez and six others

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