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Disgraced Ex-SP Cayetano Using Squid Tactics to Hide from Accountability – Lacson

Disgraced ex-Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano is using squid tactics to hide from the issues confronting him, but that may not save him from the “logical conclusion” awaiting him, Sen. Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson said Monday.

Lacson said he continues to gather evidence against Cayetano with the help of informants and witnesses, which he may present before the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee or in a privilege speech, or transmit to the Ombudsman for the filing of appropriate charges.

“That’s how he is. When he faces an issue, he will drop names of those close to the administration, or resort to name-calling, to muddle the issue. That’s called squid tactics – try to muddle the issue and hope he can get away. That’s his technique and pattern up to now,” he said in English and Filipino in an interview on True FM.

In Filipino: Disgrasyadong Ex-SP Cayetano, Gumagamit ng Squid Tactics para Magtago sa Pananagutan – Lacson

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Lacson Suggests Measures to Minimize Delays in VP Impeachment Trial

Senator-Judge Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson on Sunday proposed measures to minimize delays in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, including having witnesses expected to testify during the week remain readily available at the Senate premises.

Lacson said this would maximize the limited hearing time while upholding the Vice President’s right to a speedy trial without compromising the integrity of the proceedings.

“One suggestion I made was that the defense and prosecution make sure their witnesses for one week are readily available in a holding room, so if we finish early with one witness, we can move to the next and not waste time,” he said in English and Filipino in an interview on DZBB radio.

“Speeding up the trial does not mean compromising the presentation of evidence. It means maximizing the limited time available to us,” he added.

In Filipino: Lacson, Nagmungkahi ng mga Hakbang upang Mabawasan ang mga Pagkaantala sa Impeachment Trial ng VP

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Lacson: Proper Handling, Forensic Tools Crucial to Authenticating Digital Evidence in AI Age

Proper handling and use of forensic tools are crucial to authenticating digital evidence in court, particularly amid growing concerns over artificial intelligence (AI)-generated and manipulated content, Sen. Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson stressed Wednesday.

During his interpellation of National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) agent John Mark Calilung in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, Lacson said this should also apply to the recording of the Vice President’s online press conference that he authenticated.

“I’m not here to question the authenticity, I just want to be assured dahil sabi ko nga kanina pagka sa AI napakahirap talaga almost impossible to distinguish it from the original video or source (I’m not here to question the authenticity. I just want to be assured because with AI, it’s almost impossible to distinguish a tampered video from the original video or source),” Lacson said.

In Filipino: Lacson: Tamang Pangangasiwa Mahalaga sa Pagpapatunay ng Digital na Ebidensya sa Panahon ng AI

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Lacson: Prospective Senate Probe on May 13 Shooting Should Focus on Remedial Measures

Any prospective investigation by the Senate into the shooting incident inside its premises last May 13 should focus on remedial measures rather than criminal liability, Sen. Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson said Friday.

Lacson said law enforcement agencies already probing the incident should handle the criminal investigation, adding it would be awkward for the Senate to investigate itself.

“I will suggest that we let the National Bureau of Investigation or Philippine National Police, or even the Department of Justice, do the investigation. Limit the Committee of the Whole Inquiry’s inquiry into coming up with remedial legislation or administrative remedies so there will be no repeat of what happened last May 13. We should not interfere in the aspect of who is at fault or who should face charges,” he said in a mix of English and Filipino in an interview on True FM.

In Filipino: Lacson: Posibleng Imbestigasyon ng Senado sa Pamamaril Noong Mayo 13, Dapat Tumutok sa Remedial Measures

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Lacson: Lack of NBI-OSAA Coordination Led to Senate Shooting Incident

The shooting incident inside the Senate last May 13 could have been avoided had the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) and the Senate Office of the Sergeant-at-Arms (OSAA) properly communicated and coordinated, Sen. Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson said Friday.

Lacson said NBI agents were stationed at the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) compound where the Senate is located, upon the request of GSIS General Manager Jose “Wick” Veloso.

“As far as the operational aspect of what happened is concerned, if there had been coordination or communication between the two sides, the shooting could have been avoided,” he said in a mix of English and Filipino, in an interview on True FM.

In Filipino: Lacson: Kawalan ng Koordinasyon ng NBI at OSAA, Ugat ng Insidente ng Pamamaril sa Senado

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