Senator Rodante Marcoleta has raised a “constitutional alarm,” warning that the continued designation of several Cabinet officials in an acting capacity undermines constitutional checks and balances and weakens accountability in government. In a privilege speech delivered on Wednesday, January...
A bill seeking to positively augment and improve the benefits and working conditions of the Department of Health’s (DOH) “foot soldiers” has been filed in the Senate. Senate Bill No. 1725, “An Act Modifying the Salary Grade Schedule and Enhancing the Benefits of Sanitation Inspectors, is...
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo "Ping" M. Lacson on Tuesday, January 27 rebuffed allegations that there is a "de facto Martial Law" in the Philippines. Lacson is referring to the claims made by Rep. Leandro Leviste, who in a Facebook video alleged that the Philippines was under “de facto...
The Senate on Tuesday, Jan. 27, suggested studying the possibility of recommending to the President to declare a Chinese Embassy official persona non grata, following a new social media post undermining Philippine senators. This is amid a Senate resolution signed by several senators condemning...
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson disclosed on Tuesday, Jan. 27, that the Senate is discussing possible options to address the prolonged absence of Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, including a proposal that could involve suspending his salary, subject to Senate rules and...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) must prepare to deal with contractors who are not willing to participate in the bidding of projects due to lower costs of construction materials. Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson made the call on Tuesday, January 27 amid...
Senator Risa Hontiveros will take over the Senate Committee on Electoral Reforms and People’s Participation, Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson said. Lacson, who chairs the committee, said he will give the panel to Hontiveros since he needs to focus on the investigation into...
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo "Ping" Lacson said that the next hearing of the Blue Ribbon Committee may zero in on the unresolved issues surrounding former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Manuel Bonoan. The senator also said that Bonoan still has much to explain,...
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson dismissed on Wednesday, January 21 the committee report that was released by some members of the Senate Minority bloc saying it is a disrespect not only to the powerful Blue Ribbon Committee, but to the entire Senate as well. Lacson, who...
A Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) official on Monday, Jan. 19, admitted that the validation of alleged ghost flood control projects will have to restart after inspectors were found to have gone to incorrect locations, raising concerns over further delays in resolving the cases. ...
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Monday, Jan. 19, lashed out at detractors of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee, bluntly telling them to “Shut the f… up!” as he opened the panel’s eighth public hearing on the alleged multibillion-peso anomalies in flood control...
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo "Ping" Lacson on Saturday, Jan. 17, said that the so-called "allocables"--at least those motivated by commissions and kickbacks--are no better than planned or attempted robbery. Lacson says this is why it is important for the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee to...
