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MANILA, Philippines — Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon said the agency has issued cease-and-desist orders against alleged illegal reclamation projects linked to Laguna de Bay in Taguig City.

He said the orders were issued on Aug. 20 upon the directive of the Office of the President through the Philippine Reclamation Authority (PRA), and the orders were effective immediately.

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“Let’s just discuss it if there is any problem there; then let’s determine the way forward,” Dizon told reporters in an interview.