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Lacson Questions ‘Discrepancies’ in GenCorp, Cale88’s Sales and Taxable Income Figures

Senator-Judge Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson on Friday questioned the reported sales and taxable income of two companies linked to Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio, seeking a Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) review of their tax records to see if their tax liabilities were correctly computed.

Lacson asked the BIR to reconcile GenCorp Industries Inc.’s reported total sales of P520,670,653 in 2025 with its reported tax payments of P777,093 amid an authorized capital stock of P5 million, and net income after tax of P3,057,535.

In Filipino: Lacson, Kinuwestiyon ang ‘Discrepancies’ sa Sales at Taxable Income Figures ng GenCorp, Cale88

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Lacson: Fair, Evidence-Based Decision on Impeachment Trial Will Bring Stability to the Country

A fair decision on the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio – one that is based on evidence – will bring much-needed stability to the country, Senator-Judge Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson said Saturday.

Lacson made the statement in response to a question from organizers of the Philippine Constitution Association (Philconsa)’s 65th anniversary celebration in Makati City, on what kind of decision would help bring stability to the country’s politics and democracy.

In Filipino: Lacson: Makatarungan, Evidence-Based na Desisyon sa Impeachment Trial Para sa Katatagan ng Bansa

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Lacson: Senator-Judges May Need More Time Before Deciding Impeachment Voting Threshold

Senator-judges may need more time to consider the voting threshold for conviction in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio before deciding the issue, Senator-Judge Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson said Saturday.

Lacson said that while they were enlightened by the insights of three former Supreme Court justices who appeared before the Impeachment Court, they still have to consider the oral arguments of the prosecution and defense on the issue.

In Filipino: Lacson: Maaaring Kailangan ng Senator-Judges ng Dagdag na Panahon Bago Magpasya sa Voting Threshold sa Impeachment

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Lacson: Former SC Justices’ Insights Leave ‘Indelible Mark,’ to Guide Decision on Voting Threshold

The insights shared by three former Supreme Court Justices during their appearance before the Impeachment Court Wednesday left an “indelible” mark on Senator-Judge Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson and will help guide his decision when the Court votes next week on the disputed voting threshold for conviction.

Lacson said Thursday that he learned much from retired Chief Justice Reynato Puno’s discussion of “textual vs. contextual” interpretation, retired Chief Justice Artemio Panganiban’s emphasis on “truth and fairness,” and retired Associate Justice Adolfo Azcuna’s interpretation of the phrase “all means all” in determining the threshold.

In Filipino: Lacson: Pananaw ng mga Dating SC Justice, Tumatak at Gagabay sa Desisyon sa Voting Threshold

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Lacson Raises Fairness Issue If 9 Senator-Judges Cannot Attend

Senator-Judge Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson on Wednesday asked former Supreme Court justices how the Impeachment Court can ensure fairness to the Filipino people, as emphasized by former Chief Justice Artemio Panganiban in his preliminary remarks and which, along with truth, should be an important basis for the impeachment court’s decision – if nine of its 24 members are unable to attend, leaving only 15 senator-judges, one short of the 16 votes that represent two-thirds of all Senate members required for conviction under the Constitution.

Lacson said the current situation of the Impeachment Court, with two senator-judges detained, one abroad, and one in hiding, is a novel one that framers of the 1987 Constitution may not have anticipated when they set the two-thirds requirement for conviction.

In Filipino: Lacson, Itinanong sa Amici Curiae Kung Paano Matiyak ang Katarungan Kung Hindi Makadadalo ang 9 Senator-Judges

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