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Sen. Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson on Thursday branded as unfair the suggestion of Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio that the 2027 budget may be used to pressure senator-judges in her impeachment trial and reward those who vote to convict her.
Lacson said such a sweeping allegation is particularly unwarranted against like-minded lawmakers who have consistently upheld the integrity of the national budget and fought the temptations of “pork” in all its forms.
In Filipino: Lacson: Unfair na Sabihing Gagamitin ang 2027 Budget Para ‘Gantimpalaan’ ang mga Conviction Vote vs VP
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The remaining budget of about P11 million for the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio is more than enough to cover the remaining proceedings, Senator-Judge and Senate accounts committee chairman Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson said Thursday.
Lacson cited figures from Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian showing a little over P14 million had been spent for the impeachment trial from the P25.7-million continuing appropriation under the 2025 General Appropriations Act (GAA) for the trial.
In Filipino: Lacson: Sapat na Sapat ang Natitirang Pondo para sa Impeachment Trial ng VP
Continue reading “Lacson: Existing Budget for VP Impeachment Trial More Than Enough”
More “iyakan” (crying) among members of the House of Representatives may lie ahead as the Senate scrutinizes red flags in the House version of the P7.2-trillion proposed national budget for 2027, Sen. Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson said.
Lacson, a longtime watchdog of public funds, said the Senate may restore “hundreds of billions” of pesos in cuts and realignments by the House, including changes to funds for Foreign-Assisted Projects (FAPs) and additional funding for flood control projects.
In Filipino: Lacson: ‘Iyakan pa More’ sa Kongreso Habang Sinusuri ng Senado ang mga Red Flag sa 2027 Budget
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Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio’s spokesperson Salvador Paolo Panelo Jr. should rectify his claim that the Senate “wasted” P500 million during the 20 days it tackled two articles in the Vice President’s impeachment trial, Senator-Judge Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson said Wednesday.
Lacson said Panelo may have made an honest mistake in coming up with the “wasted P500-million” estimate, noting that the P25-million daily figure refers to the Senate’s regular operating expenses as a legislative body, and not the cost of the trial proceedings.
In Filipino: Lacson: Panelo, Dapat Itama ang Maling Pahayag na P500M ‘Nasayang’ Para sa Impeachment Trial
Senator-Judge Robinhood Padilla should clarify whether his remark about a “disregard for law” in the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio was directed at the entire impeachment court or at specific senator-judges, especially after he hinted he and his allies may skip the trial, Senator-Judge Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson said Monday.
Lacson said Padilla’s remark could be seen as a direct assault on the integrity of the entire impeachment court if he was referring to the body of which he is also a member.
In Filipino: Lacson: Padilla, Dapat Magpaliwanag sa Pahayag na ‘Disregard for Law’
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