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Lacson Pushes P250M Funding for Anti-Corruption Office in Judiciary

To strengthen the Judiciary’s fight against corruption, Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson on Wednesday pushed for the inclusion of funds in the 2026 budget for the newly reorganized Judicial Integrity Office (JIO).

During his interpellation of the 2026 budget of the Judiciary, Lacson noted that operationalizing the JIO would help strengthen accountability among judges, officials and employees of the courts.

“I’m interested in this. (This is part of the) signs of the times (because) as the nomenclature suggests, JIO will be primarily tasked to promote integrity and to address issues of corruption within the Judiciary,” he said.

“While the consciousness is high in addressing corruption, maybe this is the proper time to assist the Supreme Court and the Judiciary to organize immediately the JIO,” he added.

In Filipino: Lacson, Itinulak ang P250M Pondo para sa Anti-Corruption Office sa Hudikatura

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Lacson to Furnish DPWH Secretary Dizon with Damning Evidence vs Agency’s ‘Rotten Fruits’

Sen. Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson will reinforce new Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon’s anti-corruption drive by furnishing him with evidence against some “rotten fruits” in the department.

Lacson, who detailed the corruption behind substandard and ghost flood control projects in a privilege speech last Aug. 20, indicated the evidence should not only serve as proof against corrupt officials but a deterrent for others as well.

“Godspeed, Sec. Vince Dizon. May the force be with you to cleanse the DPWH of greed and self-aggrandizement. My office will provide you with damning evidence against some ‘low hanging rotten fruits’ but will instill fear so that others will think twice before following their bad examples,” he said in a post on X.

But Lacson also reminded Dizon to “mind your health” while doing his work.

In Filipino: Matinding Ebidensya vs Mga ‘Bulok na Prutas’ ng Ahensya, Tulong ni Lacson kay DPWH Secretary Dizon

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Lacson: Transparency Efforts Could be Senate’s Key to Regaining Public Trust

Efforts to fight corruption and uphold transparency could be one of the keys for the Senate to recover from its low trust and performance ratings and to regain the public’s trust, anti-corruption advocate Sen. Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson said.

Lacson said the Senate’s low ratings may have stemmed from factors including public perception of “pork” insertions by some senators, as well as the handling of the impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte.

“It could have been a factor, rightly or wrongly. That is the public’s perception because that is what people see or read daily. It’s a combination of so many factors, so we must be careful,” he said in Filipino in an interview on One PH.

In Filipino: Lacson: Transparency Efforts Susi ng Senado sa Pagbawi sa Mababang Trust Ratings

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Ping Lacson: Ending Corruption Remains a Key Part of My Legislative Agenda

BAGUIO CITY – Ending corruption and upholding good governance will remain a key part of the legislative agenda of former Senator and senatorial candidate Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson, should he earn a Senate seat this May.

Lacson stressed this point Tuesday in a roundtable discussion on good governance here, attended by experts and anti-corruption advocates led by Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong.

For Lacson, fighting corruption has been the way of life in his careers both as law enforcer and lawmaker – from rejecting bribes from syndicates and ridding the police force of “kotong cops,” to rejecting “pork” in the Senate.

Related: Ping Lacson: Pagtapos sa Katiwalian, Malaking Bahagi ng Legislative Agenda Ko

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Speech Before the Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc

To the President, Dr. Cecilio K. Pedro, to the esteemed officers and members of the Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry Inc. who are joining here today whether physically or via Zoom, it is a great honor to be with your membership executive assembly this afternoon.

Before I begin, allow me to share with you a short story: A man was walking peacefully one quiet afternoon on his farm. He was enjoying the crisp and refreshing air carrying an earthy scent of freshly cut grass, as well as the gentle warmth of the sunlight on his skin.

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