Senator Panfilo "Ping" Lacson said on Wednesday, Aug. 19, the Office of the Ombudsman has subpoenaed the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and other government agencies for documents concerning alleged illegal reclamation projects in the Taguig portion of Laguna Lake. Lacson said the...
Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Wednesday, August 19 called for a continuity of flood control master plans noting how master plans of previous administrations are often discarded by their successors. Such actions, the senator said, are leaving ordinary Filipinos to continue suffering from the...
Senator Panfilo "Ping" Lacson on Tuesday admitted that he failed to question former lawmaker Michael "Mikee" Romero about the military decorations on his uniform during the Commission on Appointments ' (CA) confirmation of 38 military officers last week. Lacson said he only realized the need...
Despite the government spending P1.939-trillion on the Department of Public Works and Highways’ (DPWH) flood control management program from 2011 to 2025, floods remain uncontrolled. Sen. Panfilo “Ping” Lacson made this observation on Monday evening, August 17 as the heavy monsoon rains...
Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Saturday raised concerns over what he described as “questionable” lump-sum appropriations for infrastructure projects included in the proposed P7.2-trillion national budget for 2027. Lacson said he would seek clarification from the government agencies...
Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson has filed two measures seeking to raise the compulsory retirement age for personnel of the Philippine National Police (PNP) as well as the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) and Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) from 56 to 57. In filing Senate Bill Nos....
Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson has filed a resolution seeking an investigation into the rehabilitation and repair of Epifanio delos Santos Avenue (EDSA) after fresh potholes emerged on newly repaired portions of the highway following recent monsoon rains. In filing Senate Resolution No. 594,...
Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Thursday, August 13 renewed his call to abolish the so-called “leadership fund” or “allocables” from the national budget, saying it is not merely another form of pork barrel, but a worse version of the outlawed system. Lacson made the remark following...
All unpermitted reclaimed areas in Taguig City—whether belonging to the local government or to private individuals or entities—are subject to forfeiture in favor of the national government. Sen. Panfilo “Ping” Lacson disclosed this on Monday, August 10 saying this was made clear by...
The Philippine Reclamation Authority (PRA) has started the forfeiture process in favor of the national government of several hectares of illegally reclaimed land on the Taguig side of Laguna Lake. Sen. Panfilo “Ping” Lacson, made the disclosure on Sunday, August 9, and also said that PRA has...
Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Saturday hailed Filipina tennis star Alex Eala as the country’s “newest and youngest national hero” after she battled through a right-foot injury to defeat Caty McNally at the Canadian Open. “Make way for our newest and youngest national hero - Alex...
Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano on Friday defended the lakeshore development in Taguig City amid criticism from fellow Senator Panfilo Lacson, as he said the project was intended to protect Laguna Lake and benefit the public. In a Facebook livestream, Cayetano said the development was...
