If one does not know how to compute the truth, he should not talk about numbers – lest he risk flunking the test of believability as in the case of the alleged P805-billion cash delivery scheme, Senate President Pro Tempore and Blue Ribbon Committee Chairman Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson said Saturday.
Lacson also addressed suggestions that he simply call the 18 ex-soldiers to attend a hearing just so they can “fall flat on their lies,” stressing that the Blue Ribbon Committee’s hearings are intended to uncover the truth, not simply expose lies.
“The tale of P805B ‘maletas’: If you do not know how to compute the truth, don’t talk about numbers to quantify probabilities, or face the consequence of failing the test of believability,” he said in a post on his X account.
In Filipino: Lacson: Kung Hindi Mo Kayang Kwentahin ang Katotohanan, Huwag Kang Magbanggit ng mga Numero
The tale of P805B ‘maletas’: If you do not know how to compute the truth, don’t talk about numbers to quantify probabilities, or face the consequence of failing the test of believability.
— PING LACSON (@iampinglacson) March 7, 2026
“I am not alone in doubting the credibility of the statements attributed to the 18 ‘ex-Marine’ personnel since many have shared my computation,” he added.
As for calls to schedule a hearing just so the 18 can “fall flat on their lies,” Lacson said the Blue Ribbon panel’s hearings are intended to ferret out the truth, and not to unmask lies.
“Maybe, but maybe not. The BRC hearings are intended to expose the truth, not lies. If they will adjust the numbers within the realm of possibilities, why not?” he said in reply to a netizen who suggested to just have the 18 attend a hearing so they would trip all over their lies.
Maybe, but maybe not. The BRC hearings are intended to expose the truth, not lies. If they will adjust the numbers within the realm of possibilities, why not?
— PING LACSON (@iampinglacson) March 7, 2026
Earlier, Lacson raised questions of logic and basic math regarding the claims made by lawyer Levito Baligod, who presented 18 supposed ex-soldiers involved in the alleged cash delivery scheme.
He said that aside from the logistical nightmare of moving 805 metric tons in paper cash, there is also the time factor in unloading, counting, repacking, reloading and delivering the money, which he said would take until at least 2027, even if those involved worked 24/7.
Lacson reiterated he is duty-bound to check the credibility of the source and of the information itself before calling a hearing, as he does not want the Blue Ribbon Committee’s hearings to turn into a circus or a joyride.
Last Tuesday, Lacson said he is open to meeting with Baligod to reconcile with the “realm of possibilities” the testimony of the 18 ex-military men regarding alleged cash deliveries.
“For truth’s sake, without sacrificing the dignity and integrity of the Blue Ribbon Committee inquiry, I am willing to speak to Atty. Levito Baligod to reconcile the joint testimony of his 18 clients with the realm of possibilities,” Lacson said.
For truth’s sake, without sacrificing the dignity and integrity of the BRC inquiry, I am willing to speak to Atty Levito Baligod to reconcile the joint testimony of his 18 clients with the realm of possibilities.
— PING LACSON (@iampinglacson) March 3, 2026
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Lacson: Kung Hindi Mo Kayang Kwentahin ang Katotohanan, Huwag Kang Magbanggit ng mga Numero
Kung hindi kayang kwentahin ng isang tao ang katotohanan, hindi siya dapat magsalita tungkol sa mga numero — at baka lumagpak lamang siya sa “test of believability,” tulad ng sa sinasabing P805-bilyong cash delivery scheme, ayon kay Senate President Pro Tempore at Blue Ribbon Committee Chairman na si Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson nitong Sabado.
Tinugunan din ni Lacson ang mga mungkahing ipatawag na lamang niya ang 18 dating sundalo upang dumalo sa isang pagdinig para lamang sila ay mabuking kung nagsisinungaling, at iginiit na ang mga pagdinig ng Blue Ribbon Committee ay nilalayong alamin ang katotohanan, hindi lamang ilantad ang mga kasinungalingan.
“The tale of P805B ‘maletas’: If you do not know how to compute the truth, don’t talk about numbers to quantify probabilities, or face the consequence of failing the test of believability,” ani Lacson sa kanyang X account.
“I am not alone in doubting the credibility of the statements attributed to the 18 ‘ex-Marine’ personnel since many have shared my computation,” dagdag ng mambabatas.
Bilang tugon sa mga panawagang mag-schedule siya ng pagdinig upang ang 18 ay mabuking kung sila ay nagsisinungaling, sinabi ni Lacson na ang mga pagdinig ng Blue Ribbon panel ay nakalaan upang alamin ang katotohanan, at hindi para ibuking ang mga kasinungalingan.
“Maybe, but maybe not. The BRC hearings are intended to expose the truth, not lies. If they will adjust the numbers within the realm of possibilities, why not?” aniya bilang tugon sa isang netizen na nagmungkahing ipatawag ang 18 sa pagdinig para doon mabuking ang kanilang kasinungalingan.
Nauna nang binanggit ni Lacson ang mga tanong hinggil sa lohika at batayang matematika sa mga pahayag ng abogadong si Levito Baligod, na nagpakita ng 18 umano’y dating sundalo na sangkot sa sinasabing iskema ng pagdeliber ng cash.
Aniya, bukod sa napakahirap na gawaing logistikal ng paglipat ng 805 metric tons na perang papel, may usapin din ng oras sa pagbababa, pagbibilang, muling pag-iimpake, muling pagkakarga at pagdedeliber ng pera—na aniya’y aabot pa hanggang 2027 o 2028 pa, kahit pa magtrabaho ang mga sangkot nang 24/7.
Iginiit ni Lacson na tungkulin niyang suriin ang kredibilidad ng pinagmulan at ng mismong impormasyon bago magpatawag ng pagdinig, dahil ayaw niyang mauwi sa isang sirko o joyride ang mga pagdinig ng Blue Ribbon Committee.
Noong Martes, sinabi ni Lacson na bukas siyang makipagpulong kay Baligod upang maiayon sa “realm of possibilities” ang testimonya ng 18 dating sundalo hinggil sa umano’y mga cash delivery.
“For truth’s sake, without sacrificing the dignity and integrity of the Blue Ribbon Committee inquiry, I am willing to speak to Atty. Levito Baligod to reconcile the joint testimony of his 18 clients with the realm of possibilities,” aniya.
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