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A no-nonsense public servant for more than 50 years, PANFILO “PING” MORENA LACSON has been circumspect in matters of public interest and committed against various forms of corruption and wrongdoing, in line with his personal credo: “Ang tama, ipaglaban. Ang mali, labanan. (What is right must be kept right. What is wrong must be set right).”

Lacson first earned a tough, no-nonsense reputation while serving in the Philippine National Police: solving high-profile crimes including kidnap-for-ransom cases in the 1980s and 1990s; and reviving the PNP’s glory days as Chief, PNP from 1999 to 2001.

In the Senate, Lacson – as an untiring, tenacious watchdog of the national budget – made sure dubious congressional insertions (a.k.a. pork barrel) and useless appropriations are checked and deleted during plenary debates. More about Ping Lacson here.

This website contains official photos, videos, speeches and statements of Ping Lacson. The PINGbills section contains his bills, resolutions and committee reports (2016 onwards). The Busting the Lies section seeks to correct false impressions about Ping and his advocacies.

You can also visit Ping on Facebook, X/Twitter, Instagram, Threads, YouTube, Telegram, and Viber (🔍Ping Lacson Channel)!

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Sponsorship Speech for Ambassador Raphael Lotilla and 3 FSOs at the Commission on Appointments

Mr. Chairman, distinguished members of the Commission on Appointments, this Representation as the Chairman of the Committee on Foreign Affairs presided over a public hearing this morning to deliberate on the nomination of one (1) Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary; and the ad interim appointments of three (3) Foreign Service Officers consisting of two (2) Senior Officials promoted to the rank of Chief of Mission, Class II; and, one (1) Senior Official promoted to the rank of Career Minister.

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Lacson: Philippine Lawmaker’s Echoing China’s Position on Territory ‘Unsettling’

Unsettling. This was how Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson described Wednesday the prospect of a Philippine lawmaker echoing the position of China on territorial disputes, especially amid the conflict in the Middle East.

Lacson said Sen. Rodante Marcoleta’s narratives on the West Philippine Sea mirroring those posted on the website of China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has implications on our national security.

“It’s unsettling to say the least. This is national security we’re talking about. Especially delicate ang situation parang in the advent of the Iran War, parang iniisip ng marami baka mag-World War III (many fear this may lead to World War III),” he said.

In Filipino: Lacson: ‘Unsettling’ ang Pag-Echo ng Mambabatas sa Posisyon ng Tsina sa Usaping Teritoryo

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Lacson Scores Marcoleta ‘Hypocrisy’ on Parliamentary, Inter-Parliamentary Courtesy

Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson on Tuesday scored Sen. Rodante Marcoleta over his “hypocrisy” regarding parliamentary and inter-parliamentary courtesy, by disregarding and invoking these when they suit his interests.

Lacson said that while Marcoleta opposed inter-parliamentary courtesy in inviting House members including former Speaker Martin Romualdez to Blue Ribbon Committee hearings, he insisted that parliamentary courtesy be followed in rushing the approval of the budget of the Office of the Vice President in 2024.

“Such hypocrisy. Such a double standard. Such a farce that does not dignify an answer, Mr. President,'” Lacson said in a privilege speech.

In Filipino: Lacson, Binatikos ang ‘Hypocrisy’ ni Marcoleta sa Usaping Parliamentary at Inter-Parliamentary Courtesy

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Lacson: Chinese Website Shows How Marcoleta’s WPS Narratives Mirror China’s Position

A Chinese website shows how the narratives of Sen. Rodante Marcoleta on the West Philippine Sea align with those of China, Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson said Tuesday.

Lacson said Marcoleta’s statements, including those on the Kalayaan Island Group, appeared to mirror those posted on the website of China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

“Curiously, Mr. President, these narratives align with those of the Chinese narratives, plucked directly from the People’s Republic of China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ official website, Mr. President,” Lacson said in a privilege speech.

“Kitang kita natin kung anong sinabi ng website ng Ministry of Foreign Affairs ng People’s Republic of China, yan din ang kanyang sinasabi (We can see clearly that what the website of China’s MOFA says, that is also what he says),” he added.

In Filipino: Lacson: Chinese Website, Ibinuking kung Paano Sinasalamin ng WPS Narratives ni Marcoleta ang Posisyon ng China

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Lacson: Marcoleta Liable for Indirect Bribery Over Undeclared Campaign Donations

Sen. Rodante Marcoleta may be liable for indirect bribery over his undeclared campaign funds in last year’s senatorial elections, Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson said Tuesday.

Lacson noted that Marcoleta’s attempts to explain his failure to disclose his campaign contributors in his Statement of Contributions and Expenditures (SOCE) smack of admission against interest.

He added that while Marcoleta and his legal team claimed he received the contributions before he became a candidate, he was still a public official at the time – a representative of SAGIP party list in the House.

In Filipino: Lacson: Maaaring Managot si Marcoleta sa Indirect Bribery Dahil sa Hindi Idineklarang Campaign Donations

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