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Lacson: Irrelevant Questions by Some Senator-Judges Slowing VP Impeachment Trial

Irrelevant questions by some senator-judges are slowing the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio, while also testing the patience of those following the proceedings, Senator-Judge Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson said Friday.

Lacson said that while Impeachment Court Presiding Officer Francis Escudero has been accommodating of his fellow senator-judges out of respect, “we should likewise exercise restraint and be mature enough to discern which questions are proper.”

“With all due respect to our peers, sometimes we senator-judges are slowing down the trial. Why is it that sometimes questions irrelevant to the trial are asked? The Presiding Officer has been accommodating out of respect. But we must be mature enough to discern what clarificatory questions we can ask,” he said in English and Filipino in an interview on DZMM radio.

“Injecting issues that are not relevant to the impeachment trial causes unnecessary delays, and does not sit well with the public,” he added.

In Filipino: Lacson: ‘Irrelevant Questions’ ng Ilang Senator-Judge, Nagpapabagal sa VP Impeachment Trial

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Lacson: Previous Senate ‘Fathers’ Were All Statesmen – Except One

The Senate’s previous “fathers” consistently demonstrated statesmanship and professionalism during leadership transitions — all except one, Sen. Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson noted over the weekend.

Lacson said disgraced ex-Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano stood out as the only Senate “leader” who triggered a legislative paralysis all because he tried to cling to power.

“STATESMEN ALL, EXCEPT ONE —
I’ve seen the ‘changing of the guard’ in the Senate many, many times.
Frank Drilon to Manny Villar in 2006; Manny Villar to Juan Ponce Enrile in 2008… Koko Pimentel to Tito Sotto in 2018… Chiz Escudero to Tito in September 2025; Tito to Alan Cayetano in May 2026; finally, to Sherwin Gatchalian on June 17, 2026.
Save for the last one, everyone else relinquished their posts with exemplary statesmanship and professionalism,” he said on X Sunday afternoon.

In Filipino: Lacson: Lahat ng Naunang ‘Ama’ ng Senado ay mga Statesman – Maliban sa Isa

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Lacson Pities Disgraced Ex-Senate President, Hopes His Rants Won’t Spiral into Complete Meltdown – or Worse

Sen. Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson voiced hopes on Saturday that the rants of disgraced ex-Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano – especially on his Facebook Live – would not spiral into a full-blown meltdown, or worse.

Lacson debunked Cayetano’s latest allegations as he noted that Cayetano’s increasingly baseless and erratic outbursts in recent days reflect a “quicksand mentality” and should no longer be taken seriously.

“Kawawa naman. Kung anu-ano na sinasabi. Parang malapit nang bumigay. Sana hindi matuluyang mag meltdown. Ipagdasal natin na huwag makaisip magpatiwakal (I pity him. He’s now saying all sorts of things. It seems he’s about to break down. I hope it doesn’t lead to a full meltdown. Let’s pray suicide doesn’t cross his mind),” he said in a post on X.

In Filipino: Lacson, Naawa na sa Disgrasyadong Ex-Senate President: Sana Hindi Umuwi sa Todong Meltdown – o Mas Malala Pa – ang mga Pagwawala Niya

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Lacson: Impeachment Trial May Designate Impeachment Manager

Aside from electing a Presiding Officer, the Impeachment Court trying the case of Vice President Sara Duterte may designate an Impeachment Manager to ensure the smooth flow of the proceedings, Sen. Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson said Thursday.

Lacson said the Impeachment Manager would act as a “quarterback” who will assist the Presiding Officer, similar to the role of the Majority Leader in the Senate.

“Titingnan namin kung pwede makapagtalaga rin kami ng isang Impeachment Manager. Yan ang pwede para mag-quarterback kung overwhelmed ang Presiding Officer, pero may nag-assist sa floor. Parang siya ang conductor sa floor, ika nga, parang majority leader (We are studying appointing an Impeachment Manager to quarterback the proceedings especially if the Presiding Officer is overwhelmed. The Impeachment Manager’s role would be similar to that of the Majority Leader),” he said in an interview on DZBB radio.

In Filipino: Lacson: Maaaring Magtalaga ang Impeachment Court ng Impeachment Manager

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Lacson Commends Majority Colleagues for Responding to Higher Calling

Sen. Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson on Wednesday commended his colleagues in the majority bloc for answering a higher calling – one that rises above friendships and affiliations – to fulfill their duty as legislators and uphold the integrity of the Senate.

Before moving to nominate Sen. Vicente Sotto III as Senate President Pro Tempore, Lacson underscored that this higher calling transcends not just personal or political ties, but also one’s own self-interest.

“I think I will be remiss of my duty and responsibility as a senator, colleague, and friend, if I didn’t thank and commend our two distinguished colleagues, Senator Chiz Escudero and Senator Joel Villanueva, for responding to their higher calling for this chamber, our beloved institution known as the Philippine Senate. Higher than their friendships. Their affiliations. And every individual member of this body. Even higher than themselves,” he said.

In Filipino: Lacson, Pinuri ang mga Kasamahan sa Majority Bloc sa Pagtugon sa Mas Mataas na Panawagan

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