Senators on Tuesday, April 28 called on the government to work doubly hard to make up for the “lost opportunity” of holding former party-list representative Elizaldy “Zaldy” Co back to the country and have him testify on the anomalous flood control projects. This after Department of...
Malacañang said the destabilization plot against the Marcos administration is not new, but investigating bodies must still conduct an investigation. "Matagal na pong balita iyan, matagal na nilang gustong magsagawa ng destabilization laban sa ating Pangulo. Hindi na po iyan bago (That’s already...
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo "Ping" Lacson has vowed to present the panel 's Chairman 's Progress Report on the flood control scandal in a privilege speech when the Senate resumes regular sessions on May 4, 2026. In a statement on Monday, April 27, Lacson said his privilege...
Senator Rodante Marcoleta had his reasons for withholding his signature from the preliminary report of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee on alleged anomalies in flood control projects, including his questions about its preparation and completeness. In a radio interview on DZBB, Marcoleta said he is...
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Sunday, April 26 downplayed the possibility of a military-backed “people power revolution” amid the controversies involving President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte. Lacson, a former Philippine...
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo "Ping" Lacson reminded his colleagues to observe proper conduct as potential senator-judges, should the impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte be transmitted to the Senate. In a DZBB radio interview, Lacson stressed the need for senators to be...
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson said on Sunday, April 26, he is preparing a Chairman 's Progress Report on the anomalous flood control projects to pave the way for the resumption of hearings. Lacson, who is also chairman of the Blue Ribbon Committee, said he is keen on...
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...
