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Lacson: More Congressional ‘Iyakan’ Looms as Senate Reviews 2027 Budget Red Flags

More “iyakan” (crying) among members of the House of Representatives may lie ahead as the Senate scrutinizes red flags in the House version of the P7.2-trillion proposed national budget for 2027, Sen. Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson said.

Lacson, a longtime watchdog of public funds, said the Senate may restore “hundreds of billions” of pesos in cuts and realignments by the House, including changes to funds for Foreign-Assisted Projects (FAPs) and additional funding for flood control projects.

In Filipino: Lacson: ‘Iyakan pa More’ sa Kongreso Habang Sinusuri ng Senado ang mga Red Flag sa 2027 Budget

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Lacson: ‘Prosecutor,’ ‘Chief Justice’ Labels Would Be a Compliment, If From Someone Credible

Sen. Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson on Wednesday said he would take as a compliment Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano’s descriptions of him as “Chief Justice,” “Prosecutor” and “Department of Justice,” among others – if the labels were coming from someone credible.

Lacson said Cayetano’s attempt to portray him as taking on the roles of investigator and prosecutor may instead be an acknowledgment of his persistence in raising questions and gathering evidence – and in the process, putting those responsible under scrutiny.

In Filipino: Lacson: ‘Prosecutor,’ ‘Chief Justice’ Labels, Papuri Sana Kung Galing sa Taong May Kredibilidad

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Lacson Thanks Dizon for Clarification, Cautions Against Premature ‘No Ghost Projects’ Conclusion

Sen. Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson on Monday evening thanked Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vivencio “Vince” Dizon for clarifying that flood control projects in Taguig City remain under investigation for alleged irregularities, even as he cautioned anew against prematurely concluding that there are no ghost projects.

Lacson was referring to Dizon’s clarification that the investigation into some projects in Taguig is still ongoing, and that the irregularities initially identified remain subject to further validation.

In Filipino: Lacson, Nagpasalamat sa Paglilinaw ni Dizon; Nagbabala Muli vs Maagang Konklusyon na Walang ‘Ghost Projects’

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Lacson to Cayetano: Don’t Worry, You’re Not Alone in Flood Control Mess

Sen. Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson on Wednesday assured Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano that he is not alone in facing scrutiny over anomalous flood control projects.

Lacson said Cayetano, who has insisted that flood control projects in other parts of the country be investigated, is only one of several who have been detained, posted bail, or are being probed over the issue.

In Filipino: Lacson kay Cayetano: Huwag Mag-alala, Hindi Ka Nag-iisa sa Isyu ng Flood Control

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Lacson: Flood Control Probe Must Be Thorough, Not Hasty—and Free From Obstruction

Sen. Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson over the weekend stressed the need for the investigation into anomalous flood control and other infrastructure projects to be deliberate, methodical and thorough – and free from obstruction – as he rejected Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano’s characterization of the probe as a “striptease” without evidence.

Lacson said Cayetano’s remarks only exposed his ignorance of how investigations into complex corruption cases, including those involving infrastructure projects in Taguig City, are conducted.

In Filipino: Lacson: Imbestigasyon sa Flood Control, Dapat Masusi, Hindi Minamadali, at Walang Pagharang

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