Blue Ribbon Committee’s serious housecleaning work [Manila Times]

From Marlen Ronquillo’s column in The Manila Times:  With the leadership of the committee changing hands, from Rodante Marcoleta to Panfilo Lacson, the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee has gained both respect and credibility.

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Drowning in corruption: The flood control sham [BusinessMirror]

From BusinessMirror’s editorial: The recent revelations by Senator Panfilo Lacson regarding the alarming state of flood-control projects in the Philippines expose a rot at the heart of governance that can only be described as “creative corruption.”

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Curbing ‘greed control’ [Manila Standard]

From Manila Standard: Precisely on point is Senator Panfilo Lacson’s coined phrase “greed control” – an image Filipinos need to see in the demeanor of public officials as the country continues to reel from the destruction of natural disasters.

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Editorial: Ghosts in the GAA: Time to clean house, not just our rivers

From BusinessMirror: The recent revelations about fraudulent flood control projects highlight the ongoing corruption undermining our country’s infrastructure development. Senator Panfilo Lacson’s investigation into these anomalies is a welcome development, and we commend him for his tireless efforts to uncover the truth and bring those responsible to account.

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Lacson’s return to the Senate: Testament to moral leadership [Manila Bulletin]

From Lt. Gen. Jaime de los Santos in the Manila Bulletin: In a political climate frequently clouded by self-interest and short-term agendas, the return of Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson to the Philippine Senate brings with it a much-needed wave of integrity, discipline, and ethical leadership.

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