Former Speaker Martin Romualdez should have heeded the invitations of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee last November and January to refute allegations linking him to the “mangling” of the 2025 national budget instead of issuing a video statement. Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping”...
BACOLOD CITY – Negros Occidental Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson renewed his appeal to members of the New People’s Army (NPA) to lay down their arms and return to the fold of the government and said that those who have already surrendered have been given opportunities for a fresh start. While the...
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Tuesday, April 21 expressed support to the Department of Energy’s (DOE) move to mandate fuel price adjustments, calling it a far better move than leaving the price modifications to the oil firms. Lacson pointed this out saying such...
Former presidential spokesperson Salvador Panelo stood by his claim that several senators may vote to convict Vice President Sara Duterte in a possible impeachment trial, as he pushed back against criticism from Senator Panfilo Lacson. In a statement on Sunday, April 19, Panelo said his assessment...
Senate President Vicente "Tito" Sotto III still enjoys the support of the majority bloc even as the Senate is expected to convene soon as an impeachment court for the case of Vice President Sara Duterte. Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo "Ping" Lacson made the pronouncement on Saturday, April...
Senator Panfilo "Ping" Lacson described former Malacañang spokesman Salvador Panelo 's impeachment case remarks as "nonsensical" as the latter appeared to be "preempting" senators regarding their votes. "Why is Panelo trying to sound smarter than us? No one can speak on my behalf," Lacson...
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Friday, April 17 hailed the Office of the Ombudsman 's order for a lifestyle check on members of the House of Representatives allegedly involved as contractors in government projects. Lacson said it is “well and good” that the...
The Senate Blue Ribbon Committee will invite former Ako Bicol Party-list Rep. Zaldy Co to a hearing once he is in the Philippines, Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson said. Lacson, who also heads the blue ribbon panel, made the assurance following reports of Co’s arrest in the...
At least two more senators have signed the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee’s partial report on the investigation into the anomalous flood control projects, Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson said on Thursday, April 16. Lacson said that as of Wednesday, Senate President Vicente...
Senate President Pro Tempore and Blue Ribbon Committee chairman Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson said all further hearings on the flood control mess are suspended until all panel’s partial report is reported out and sponsored in plenary. Lacson said continuing hearings without reaching a logical...
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo "Ping" Lacson pressed the government on Tuesday, April 14 to explore more "targeted" interventions—including a potential fuel subsidy mechanism—to shield Filipinos from the cooling effects of the Middle East conflict on global oil prices. In an interview,...
BACOLOD CITY – Around 30,000 people trooped to the opening of the Panaad Park and Stadium in Barangay Mansilingan here on Monday, April 13. In a message, Negros Occidental Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson re-affirmed their shared promise that even in the face of challenges, the people of Negros will...
