Senators have taken exception to lawyer Ferdinand Topacio calling the chamber's Blue Ribbon Committee a "kangaroo forum" in investigating the government's deals with Pharmally Pharmaceutical Corporation. Senate President Vicente Sotto III bangs the gavel signifying the start of the plenary session...
Senator Sonny Angara on Sunday said the government should suspend any unpaid obligations it has with Pharmally Pharmaceutical Corporation following the disclosure of a witness who said substandard face shields were delivered to the Department of Health (DOH). Angara pointed out this was validated...
Jodi Sta. Maria and son Thirdy Lacson Kapamilya star Jodi Sta. Maria has reunited with her son Thirdy Lacson. "You make this life a beautiful garden, babe. Mama loves you soooo much!" wrote Jodi on Instagram on Sept. 26. Thirdy, 15, has been staying with his father Pampi Lacson, son of Sen. Panfilo...
Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson has renewed his push for local government units (LGUs) to get a more equitable share of the national budget so they can fund their own development programs. Lacson, who has launched his presidential bid in the upcoming May 2022 elections, made the pitch during his...
Pampi Lacson (left) and partner Iwa Moto with kids Mimi, Caleb Jiro and Thirdy (Instagram) Mimi Lacson, daughter of partners Iwa Moto and Pampi Lacson, turned eight recently as she celebrated her birth anniversary with her family. In a photo shared by Iwa on Instagram, Mimi's siblings Caleb Jiro...
Senator Panfilo "Ping" Lacson said Thursday, Sept. 23, that he and Senate President Vicente "Tito" Sotto III are choosing not to mind their possible rivals and instead focus on presenting their platform for the country. Senate President VIcente 'Tito' Sotto III and Senator Panfilo Lacson (Senate...
Former Senator and Magdalo Group chairman Antonio Trillanes IV has called on Vice President Leni Robredo to immediately decide whether or not she is ready to represent the “real opposition” in the 2022 presidential race. Former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV (File photo/ MANILA BULLETIN)...
The National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) appeared to have taken a swipe at Senator Panfilo "Ping" Lacson, a known supporter of the anti-communist task force who has since started being critical to the group. Senator Panfilo Lacson announces his bid for presidency in...
Senate President Vicente "Tito" Sotto III welcomed Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso joining the 2022 presidential race. Senate President Vicente Sotto III, Senator Panfilo Lacson and former House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez (right) in a press briefing at The Ruins in Talisay City, Negros...
Former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV gave Vice President Leni Robredo a not-so-subtle nudge on Tuesday, Sept. 21, to finally decide on whether or not to run for president in the May 2022 national elections. Senator Antonio Trillanes IV (File photo/ MANILA BULLETIN) At the same time, Trillanes tried...
Some polling firms have reportedly been excluding Senator Panfilo "Ping" Lacson in the choices for possible presidential bets preferred by voters in the 2022 elections, the senator disclosed on Saturday, September 18. Senator Panfilo Lacson announces his bid for presidency in the 2022 elections on...
Senator Panfilo Lacson on Saturday, September 18, expressed his support for Senator Richard Gordon and the Senate's ongoing inquiry into the government's purchase of COVID-19 supplies. In this file photo taken September 11, 2017, Senate Blue Ribbon Committee chairman Senator Richard Gordon (right)...
