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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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Lacson: Ex-DPWH Secretary Bonoan Has Much to Reveal, But Must Also Make Restitution

Former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Manuel Bonoan may have much to disclose as a potential state witness in the flood control scandal, but he must also make restitution for the billions in public funds lost to the anomalies, Sen. Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson said late Monday.

Lacson also said those who have dealt directly with Bonoan must be “quaking in their boots” due to the information the former DPWH chief can disclose.

“He certainly has a lot to reveal – from allocables to anomalous flood control and other defective infrastructure projects, including but not limited to the P500M in exchange for his Commission on Appointments confirmation as DPWH secretary in November 2022. With this new development, those who had direct dealings with him must be quaking in their boots,” Lacson said.

In Filipino: Lacson: Maraming Maibubunyag si Ex-DPWH Sec. Bonoan, Ngunit Dapat Ding Mag-Restitution

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Lacson: Detractors Linking VP Impeachment Trial to Flood Control Probe Are Already in 2028 Campaign Mode

Sen. Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson over the weekend dismissed attempts to link the upcoming impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio to the Senate’s ongoing investigation into anomalous flood control projects, saying such claims are being pushed by politicians already in campaign mode for the 2028 elections.

Lacson laughed off such a narrative, saying he and his fellow members of the Senate majority bloc have chosen not to dignify the insinuation with a response.

“Hayaan na lang natin silang mangampanya. Hindi talaga made-derail yan. Given naman yan, sinasabi lang yan, alam mo kasi may mga kasamahan kami na tatakbo sa 2028. Naunawaan namin ang kanilang mga Facebook Live, kanilang social media, kanilang interview sa media (We’ll just leave them to their campaigning. Everyone knows the impeachment trial will not derail the flood control probe. Such tales are not surprising because we have colleagues in the Senate who are running in 2028, thus their heavy use of Facebook Live and other social media platforms, and media interviews),” he said in an interview with IBC News on Friday, when asked about the claim.

In Filipino: Lacson: Nasa 2028 Campaign Mode ang Mga Nag-uugnay sa VP Impeachment Trial at Flood Control Investigation

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Lacson: Impeachment Court Should Advise Prosecution, Defense to Refrain from Commenting on Merits of VP Duterte Case

The Impeachment Court trying the case of Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio should consider advising both the prosecution and defense panels to refrain from openly commenting on the merits of the case, Sen. Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson said Friday.

Lacson, who will serve as one of the senator-judges in the impeachment trial set to begin on July 6, stressed the need to protect the integrity of the proceedings and prevent the case from being litigated in the court of public opinion.

“Even before the impeachment trial begins on July 6, a separate trial before the bar of public opinion is already ongoing. The impeachment court should advise both the prosecution and defense panels to refrain from openly commenting on the merits of the case at bar,” he said on X.

In Filipino: Lacson: Impeachment Court, Dapat Payuhan ang Prosecution at Defense na Umiwas sa Pagkokomento sa Merito ng Kaso ni VP Duterte

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Lacson: Juvenile Justice Law Needs Revisiting After Tacloban School Shooting

The Philippine Juvenile Justice Law may need to be revisited in light of recent violent incidents involving minors, including the fatal shooting at a school in Tacloban City last Monday, Sen. Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson said Wednesday.

Lacson said the law’s provisions on criminal liability deserve renewed public discussion where age should not automatically exempt offenders from accountability, as he cited the gruesome murder case of a two-year-old boy in England in 1993.

“Our Juvenile Justice Law may really need revisiting and further discussion. The February 12, 1993 Liverpool, England case of 2-year-old James Patrick Bulger who was abducted and murdered by two 10-year-old boys may convince us to reconsider age as an automatic exemption from criminal liability. Discernment to be proven beyond reasonable doubt by state prosecutors as per the latest SC ruling should be safeguard enough to serve justice to all concerned,” he said in a post on X.

In Filipino: Lacson: Kailangang Muling Suriin ang Juvenile Justice Law Matapos ang Pamamaril sa Paaralan sa Tacloban

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Lacson: Previous Senate ‘Fathers’ Were All Statesmen – Except One

The Senate’s previous “fathers” consistently demonstrated statesmanship and professionalism during leadership transitions — all except one, Sen. Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson noted over the weekend.

Lacson said disgraced ex-Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano stood out as the only Senate “leader” who triggered a legislative paralysis all because he tried to cling to power.

“STATESMEN ALL, EXCEPT ONE —
I’ve seen the ‘changing of the guard’ in the Senate many, many times.
Frank Drilon to Manny Villar in 2006; Manny Villar to Juan Ponce Enrile in 2008… Koko Pimentel to Tito Sotto in 2018… Chiz Escudero to Tito in September 2025; Tito to Alan Cayetano in May 2026; finally, to Sherwin Gatchalian on June 17, 2026.
Save for the last one, everyone else relinquished their posts with exemplary statesmanship and professionalism,” he said on X Sunday afternoon.

In Filipino: Lacson: Lahat ng Naunang ‘Ama’ ng Senado ay mga Statesman – Maliban sa Isa

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