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‘When Anger Meets Vigilance’: Lacson Says Public Indignation and Vigilance Key to Cleaning Up 2027 Budget

Public anger combined with sustained vigilance could be key to countering the greed and callousness of lawmakers behind questionable insertions in the proposed 2027 national budget, Sen. Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson said Wednesday.

Lacson expressed hope that the “kapalmuks” behind the attempts to mangle the budget anew would be proven wrong by the efforts of lawmakers and budget advocacy groups pushing for accountability.

In Filipino: Lacson, Umaasang Galit at Pagmamatyag ang Magiging Susi sa Malinis na 2027 Budget

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Lacson: Respect, Courtesy for Local Courts Part of Due Process for Bato

Respect for the authority of local Philippine courts and the observance of proper legal procedures should be part of the due process to which Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa is entitled, Sen. Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson said Wednesday.

Lacson said this could mean having a local court exercise preliminary jurisdiction over dela Rosa, even if only in a “ministerial” capacity, should he be arrested, so he can avail of all legal remedies in the Philippines.

In Filipino: Lacson: Paggalang sa mga Lokal na Korte, Bahagi ng Due Process para kay Bato

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Lacson: Bato Safer in PH than Abroad with International Warrant from ICC

Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa may be safer staying in the Philippines than risking arrest abroad, given the international nature of the arrest warrant against him, Sen. Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson said Monday.

Lacson said the International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant limits dela Rosa’s options as he could be more exposed to arrest if he flees to another country.

In Filipino: Lacson: Mas Ligtas si Bato sa Pilipinas Kaysa sa Ibang Bansa Dahil sa ICC Warrant

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Lacson: Why Didn’t TESDA Deny Having Staff Named Stephanie?

The case of a P5-million “allocation fund” offer linked to the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) is becoming “curiouser and curiouser,” with Sen. Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson on Monday questioning why the agency had not denied having a staff member named “Stephanie” who allegedly approached his office with the offer.

Lacson said that while TESDA Secretary Jose Francisco Benitez denied authorizing anyone to offer him an allocation, the agency’s failure to clarify whether “Stephanie” was its staff member leaves questions about how the alleged offer was made and whether such a practice exists within TESDA.

In Filipino: Lacson: Bakit Hindi Itinanggi ng TESDA na May Staff na Nagngangalang Stephanie?

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Lacson: Existing Budget for VP Impeachment Trial More Than Enough

The remaining budget of about P11 million for the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio is more than enough to cover the remaining proceedings, Senator-Judge and Senate accounts committee chairman Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson said Thursday.

Lacson cited figures from Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian showing a little over P14 million had been spent for the impeachment trial from the P25.7-million continuing appropriation under the 2025 General Appropriations Act (GAA) for the trial.

In Filipino: Lacson: Sapat na Sapat ang Natitirang Pondo para sa Impeachment Trial ng VP

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