Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson assured on Monday, April 13 that a constitutional path exists to direct the budget for the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) to agencies outside the Commission on Elections (Comelec) and use it to respond to the current...
The Senate Blue Ribbon Committee has deferred its scheduled hearing on April 14, 2026 on the anomalous flood control projects, pending the submission of a sworn affidavit by former governor Luis “Chavit” Singson and the needed signatures for the partial committee report by at least five members...
Senate President Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Sunday, April 5, called for a decisive—even “extreme”—government intervention that would shield Filipinos from the relentless surge in petroleum prices. In an interview on radio DZBB, Lacson said the government ought to disclose its actions...
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Sunday, April 5 said he will support the Marcos administration should it decide to enter a joint exploration venture with China in order to help boost the country’s energy reserves. Lacson, however, stressed any such arrangement for a...
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo "Ping" Lacson wants to give credit where credit is due. Lacson has hailed Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro for working out the safe passage of Philippine-flagged vessels, energy shipments, and Filipino seafarers through the Strait...
After surviving the Covid pandemic, Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo "Ping" Lacson prays the world survives "Trump-26" or the policies, actions, and events that occurred during the second term of President Donald Trump in the year 2026. Lacson said this on Wednesday, April 1, as Filipinos...
Senators on Thursday, March 26 prodded the Department of Agriculture (DA) anew to address the rampant agricultural smuggling and its sloppy response on onion importation, which is pushing Filipino farmers to the brink. Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson pushed for concrete...
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson is pushing for a shorter time for the President before suspending—or restoring—the excise tax on fuel upon the recommendation of the Development Budget Coordination Committee (DBCC). Lacson suggested this on Tuesday, March 24 saying it is...
Senate leaders have expressed support for studying the possible postponement of the Philippines’ hosting of this year’s ASEAN Summit as part of efforts to cut government spending and redirect funds to address the impact of rising oil prices. Senate President Vicente "Tito" Sotto III said that...
Former Ilocos governor Luis “Chavit” Singson has informed the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee that he is willing to testify in the panel’s investigation into the anomalous flood control projects. Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson disclosed this saying the former official has...
Senate President Pro Tempore and Panfilo "Ping" Lacson said on Saturday, March 14, is investigating a list of Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) flood control and other infrastructure projects that were reportedly "requested" by a Commission on Appointments (CA) panel member. In an...
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo "Ping" Lacson said on Saturday, March 14, that the Commission on Appointments (CA) could be held liable for violating the law if it amends the minutes of its Feb. 4 hearing. This specific hearing included Sen. Rodante Marcoleta 's "give up the Kalayaan...
