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EARTH-2026-0041
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On 17 August 2026 the Philippine Reclamation Authority wrote to Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon ordering a stop to unauthorised reclamation along Laguna de Bay in Taguig, and on 20 August the DPWH issued cease and desist orders covering flood control, slope protection and multi-purpose projects along the Taguig lakeshore, acting on directives from the Office of the President. Dizon said the earth-filling had disrupted natural drainage channels and worsened monsoon flooding, and that unpermitted reclaimed areas are subject to forfeiture to the national government. Senator Panfilo Lacson said at least P3.713 billion in public funds had gone into projects on the reclaimed areas and identified four parcels with fraudulently issued titles. Dizon said no government-funded structures would be demolished.
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Philippine Star · Aug 31, 2026
BusinessMirror · Aug 31, 2026
DZRH · Aug 31, 2026
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The PRA ordered the DPWH to halt all unauthorised reclamation and infrastructure works in the Laguna de Bay area of Taguig.
Recorded by Philippine Reclamation Authority
Cease and desist orders were issued against projects tied to the alleged illegal reclamation, on directive from the Office of the President.
Recorded by DPWH
The DPWH publicly announced the orders and convened Taguig City, the LLDA and the Pasig River Urban Development Project.
Recorded by DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon
Lacson said at least P3.713 billion in public funds were spent on projects in the reclaimed areas and flagged four parcels with fraudulent titles.
Recorded by Senator Panfilo Lacson