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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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