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Lacson: Former SC Justices’ Appearance Could be Biggest Day for Senator-Judges in VP Trial

The appearance of four former Supreme Court justices on Wednesday could be the biggest day of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial for the senator-judges, Senator-Judge Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson said Tuesday.

Lacson said the four, two of whom were members of the Constitutional Commission that drafted the 1987 Constitution, could guide them on key issues in the trial, including the voting threshold for conviction.

In Filipino: Lacson: Pagharap ng mga Dating Mahistrado ng SC Maaaring Pinakamalaking Araw para sa mga Senator-Judge sa VP Impeachment Trial

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Lacson: I Never Gave a Timeline for VP Impeachment Trial

Senator-Judge Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson on Tuesday denied saying that the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio should be completed by December, stressing that he has neither the power nor the influence to dictate the timeline of the proceedings.

Lacson issued the clarification after Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano claimed on Monday that Lacson said the impeachment trial should conclude by December.

In Filipino: Lacson: Wala Akong Binigay na Timeline para sa Impeachment Trial ng VP

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Lacson Lauds Former Sandiganbayan Justice for Patience, Forbearance at VP Impeachment Trial

Senator-Judge Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson on Monday lauded former Sandiganbayan Presiding Justice Amparo Cabotaje-Tang for showing her patience, composure and forbearance during the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio.

Lacson made the commendation after Tang answered his clarificatory questions and addressed the defense’s questions about her political leaning, and stressed that her testimony was “not for sale.”

In Filipino: Lacson Pinuri si Dating Sandiganbayan Justice Tang sa Pasensya, Kahinahunan sa Impeachment Trial ng VP

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Lacson: Senate Eyes Formalizing No-Work, No-Pay Rule for Unauthorized Absences

The Senate may soon formalize a “no-work-no-pay” rule for its members over unauthorized absences amid the prolonged absence of Sen. Ronald dela Rosa, Sen. Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson said Sunday.

Lacson said that while dela Rosa voluntarily stopped receiving his salary and allowances during his absence since November 2025, many senators are inclined to amend the Senate rules to formally address the matter.

In Filipino: Lacson: Senado, Tinitingnang Pormalisahin ang No-Work, No-Pay Rule sa Unauthorized Absences

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Lacson: Senate, Impeachment Court Should Not Interfere in Marcoleta, Jinggoy Bid to Join VP Impeachment Trial

The Senate and the Impeachment Court trying the impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio should not interfere in the efforts of Sen. Rodante Marcoleta and Jose “Jinggoy” Estrada to participate in the trial, Senator-Judge Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson said Sunday.

Lacson voiced concerns that the Senate, acting either as a legislative body or as the Impeachment Court, could be perceived as putting undue pressure on the Sandiganbayan, where plunder cases against the two senators are pending.

In Filipino: Lacson: Hindi Dapat Manghimasok ang Senado, Impeachment Court sa Pagsisikap nina Marcoleta, Jinggoy na Makilahok sa VP Impeachment Trial

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