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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: No Political Plans Beyond 2031

FORT DEL PILAR, Baguio City – Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson put to rest speculation about his political future, as he stressed he has no plans to seek election after his term in the Senate ends in 2031.

Lacson – who spent more than 50 years in public service – emphasized this on Saturday after being asked about possible alignments and offers ahead of the 2028 national elections.

“Absolutely none. I’m nearing the twilight of my career. And I am still eligible for reelection in 2031 but I am not intending to. I intend to finish my public service career in 2031, when my current or first term ends in the Senate,” he said at an interview here.

In Filipino: Lacson: Walang Plano sa Pulitika Lampas sa 2031

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Lacson: Corruption Biggest Test for Leaders as 2028 Presidential Race Takes Shape

Corruption will remain the greatest test of leadership as the presidential race for 2028 begins to take shape, Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson said Thursday.

Lacson, who has consistently fought corruption in its various forms, said that with his years in government concluding on June 30, 2031, he can only hope for the best for the country.

“Being in the twilight of my public service career which ends on June 30, 2031, I can only hope for the best to happen to our country in the decades to come. I believe corruption is the biggest stumbling block in achieving economic progress and development that our people rightly deserve,” he said.

In Filipino: Lacson: Katiwalian, Pinakamalaking Pagsubok sa mga Magiging Lider

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