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Lacson: Senate Flood Control Probe to Continue Even with Independent Commission; Blindfold Mentality to be Guide

Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson will maintain a “blindfold mentality” in presiding over the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee’s probe into the corruption behind anomalous flood control projects – even as he maintained there is no need to stop the Senate probe now that Malacanang has created an independent probe commission since they should complement each other.

Lacson stressed Friday that this mentality, which has always guided his investigations, means the committee will base its findings on evidence, and will spare no one – not even legislators or employees. The panel’s next hearing is scheduled for Sept. 18.

He added that the P355-million insertion in the 2025 budget, one of the subjects of the investigation, has brought to light the need to identify the proponents of amendments or insertions in crafting the budget. This transparency is one of the budget reforms Lacson has repeatedly fought for.

In Filipino: Lacson: Tuloy ang Senate Flood Control Probe Kahit na May Independent Commission; Blindfold Mentality ang Magiging Gabay

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Lacson to President: We Have Your Back vs Flood Control Profiteers

We have your back, Sir.

On this note, Sen. Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson assured President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Sunday of his and his staff’s resolve to expose and gather evidence against greedy profiteers, including those behind anomalous flood control projects.

“We feel you, Mr. President. You have given me and my team the firm resolve to do our part in exposing, even compiling solid evidence to nail these ‘greedy flood-control profiteers’ and their cohorts both in the public and private sectors. We have your back, Sir,” Lacson said in a post on X.

The President, in a teaser video for his podcast Saturday night, appeared teary-eyed and said this was because he was “very upset” about Filipinos who are having a hard time while the greedy ones profit.

In Filipino: Lacson sa Pangulo: Nasa Likod Nyo Kami vs Profiteer sa Flood Control

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Lacson: Complete Overhaul Due for PCAB Amid Worsening Stench of Corruption

No less than a complete overhaul of the Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board (PCAB) is needed at this time, in the wake of its role in the corruption behind substandard and ghost flood control projects.

Sen. Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson stressed this Thursday following the reported resignation of PCAB executive director Herbert Matienzo, even as he scored the worsening stench of corruption in government.

“A complete overhaul of the PCAB board is in order at this point. The PCAB has been a low-key yet corrupt-ridden regulatory body which, in tandem with the Department of Public Works and Highways has methodically punched us in the gut, providing the first of a one-two punch thus knocking out our hard earned tax payments,” Lacson said.

In Filipino: Lacson: Overhaul ang Kailangan Para sa PCAB sa Gitna ng Masangsang na Amoy ng Korapsyon

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Lacson: Congress Can’t Return NEP to Palace, But Smarter Option Available

The House of Representatives cannot return the National Expenditure Program for 2026 to Malacanang over the “mangled” entries there, but there is a better option available, Sen. Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson said Thursday.

Lacson said the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) can submit errata sheets through the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) for Congress’ consideration.

“BUDGET 101: Congress cannot return the NEP to Malacañang since it is only a budget proposal, not an Enrolled Bill for approval or line-item veto by the President. However, the DPWH through the DBM may submit errata sheets but it is up to Congress to adopt such ‘errata’ or not,” he said in a post on X.

In Filipino: Lacson: Hindi Pwedeng Ibalik ng Kongreso ang NEP sa Malacañang, Pero May Mas Mainam na Hakbang

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Lacson Has High Expectations for Independent Body to Probe, Punish DPWH Anomalies

Sen. Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson expressed high hopes Tuesday that an independent commission being formed by Malacanang will not only look into anomalous flood control and other projects of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), but also hold those involved accountable.

Lacson said the effectiveness of the independent investigating body will be measured by its ability to help deliver the certainty of punishment for those behind the anomalies, as he warned that failure to do so may embolden further corruption.

“Many will be watching the result of the independent investigation of the commission. The projected composition is to the hilt, and is potentially extensive and comprehensive enough to pinpoint accountability,” he said in Filipino in an interview on DZRH radio Tuesday.

“But as someone who came from law enforcement, delivering the certainty of punishment is key. If we don’t see anyone being punished, there will be those who will be emboldened to engage in corruption,” he added.

In Filipino: Lacson, Umaasa na Independent Body Titiyak ng Pananagutan sa Anomalya sa DPWH

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