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Lacson Calls Out Marcoleta’s Gaslighting Over ‘Planned Arrest’ Claim

It’s gaslighting time once more.

Sen. Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson called out Sen. Rodante Marcoleta Tuesday for claiming that his impending arrest over plunder charges is linked to the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio.

Marcoleta claimed early Tuesday that the case against him had long been planned, citing Lacson’s remarks weeks earlier that nine more senators could be arrested and jailed.

“It’s gaslighting time once more. The mention of nine senators being possibly incarcerated was a hypothetical statement in the context of determining the base number to compute the constitutional requirement of 2/3 vote of all senators actively participating or not in the impeachment trial,” Lacson said.

In Filipino: Lacson, Tinuligsa ang Gaslighting ni Marcoleta sa Diumano’y ‘Planned Arrest’

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Lacson: Detractors Linking VP Impeachment Trial to Flood Control Probe Are Already in 2028 Campaign Mode

Sen. Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson over the weekend dismissed attempts to link the upcoming impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio to the Senate’s ongoing investigation into anomalous flood control projects, saying such claims are being pushed by politicians already in campaign mode for the 2028 elections.

Lacson laughed off such a narrative, saying he and his fellow members of the Senate majority bloc have chosen not to dignify the insinuation with a response.

“Hayaan na lang natin silang mangampanya. Hindi talaga made-derail yan. Given naman yan, sinasabi lang yan, alam mo kasi may mga kasamahan kami na tatakbo sa 2028. Naunawaan namin ang kanilang mga Facebook Live, kanilang social media, kanilang interview sa media (We’ll just leave them to their campaigning. Everyone knows the impeachment trial will not derail the flood control probe. Such tales are not surprising because we have colleagues in the Senate who are running in 2028, thus their heavy use of Facebook Live and other social media platforms, and media interviews),” he said in an interview with IBC News on Friday, when asked about the claim.

In Filipino: Lacson: Nasa 2028 Campaign Mode ang Mga Nag-uugnay sa VP Impeachment Trial at Flood Control Investigation

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Lacson: Impeachment Court Should Advise Prosecution, Defense to Refrain from Commenting on Merits of VP Duterte Case

The Impeachment Court trying the case of Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio should consider advising both the prosecution and defense panels to refrain from openly commenting on the merits of the case, Sen. Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson said Friday.

Lacson, who will serve as one of the senator-judges in the impeachment trial set to begin on July 6, stressed the need to protect the integrity of the proceedings and prevent the case from being litigated in the court of public opinion.

“Even before the impeachment trial begins on July 6, a separate trial before the bar of public opinion is already ongoing. The impeachment court should advise both the prosecution and defense panels to refrain from openly commenting on the merits of the case at bar,” he said on X.

In Filipino: Lacson: Impeachment Court, Dapat Payuhan ang Prosecution at Defense na Umiwas sa Pagkokomento sa Merito ng Kaso ni VP Duterte

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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: Nothing Could Be Clearer, Sen. Jinggoy Cannot Participate in VP Impeachment Trial for 90 Days

With the Sandiganbayan’s preventive suspension order against Sen. Jose “Jinggoy” Estrada, nothing could be clearer: he cannot participate in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte for 90 days, Sen. Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson said Tuesday.

Lacson said this after the anti-graft court ordered the “suspension pendente lite” of Estrada from his present position as Senator and “any other public office” he may now hold or hereafter hold, in connection with charges stemming from the flood control scandal.

“The Sandiganbayan today hereby ‘ORDERS the suspension pendente lite of accused Sen Jose “Jinggoy” Ejercito P. Estrada from his present position as Senator of the Republic of the Philippines AND ANY OTHER PUBLIC OFFFICE THAT HE MAY OR HEREAFTER BE HOLDING FOR A PERIOD OF NINETY (90) DAYS…’ Nothing can be clearer than this. Sen Jinggoy CANNOT participate in the impeachment trial of VP Sara Duterte for a period of 90 days,” Lacson said in a post on X.

In Filipino: Lacson: Wala Nang Mas Liliwanag Pa — Hindi Makalahok si Sen. Jinggoy sa Impeachment Trial ng Bise Presidente sa Loob ng 90 Araw

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