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Lacson: Trump’s Brinkmanship Backfires, Deepens PH Crisis

No thanks to US President Donald Trump’s backfiring brinkmanship, the Philippines is in crisis as is the rest of the world, Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson lamented Tuesday.

Lacson said Trump should be held to account for his actions not only by the whole world but by his own country, the United States.

“The Philippines is in crisis along with the rest of the world because President Trump’s brinkmanship did not work. In fact, it has boomeranged. He should be held to account by the whole world, including his own country, the USA,” he said on X.

In Filipino: Lacson: Pumalyang Pagpopostura ni Trump, Nagpalala ng Krisis sa Pilipinas

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Lacson: CA May Be Held Liable for Falsifying Records in ‘Amending’ Marcoleta’s ‘Give Up KIG’ Remarks

The Commission on Appointments (CA) could possibly be held liable for violating the law if it amends the minutes of its Feb. 4 hearing that included Sen. Rodante Marcoleta’s “give up the Kalayaan Island Group” remarks, Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson said Saturday.

Lacson said Article 170 of the Revised Penal Code provides penalties for the falsification of legislative documents, adding this was why he cautioned against this during his privilege speech in the Senate last March 10.

“Falsification of legislative records is punishable under Art. 170 of the Revised Penal Code. That is why we must carefully study the legal implications. As of now, Marcoleta’s motion to amend his remarks is still pending,” he said in a mix of English and Filipino in an interview on DZMM radio.

“I have relayed this concern to Senate President Vicente Sotto III because he is also the CA chairman. We must be careful lest we be charged with falsification of legislative records and be implicated as co-conspirators because we approved the amendment,” he added.

In Filipino: Lacson: CA Posibleng Panagutin sa Falsification of Records sa ‘Pag-amyenda’ sa ‘Give Up KIG’ Remarks ni Marcoleta

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Lacson: Report to PNP, LGUs Gas Stations Prematurely Raising Fuel Prices

Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson over the weekend urged the public to report gas stations that prematurely increase fuel prices, amid reports that some establishments have already raised pump prices ahead of scheduled adjustments.

Lacson said prematurely increasing fuel prices violates Republic Act No. 8479, or the Downstream Oil Industry Deregulation Act of 1998; and Republic Act No. 7394, or the Consumer Act of the Philippines.

He said the public can report violations to the Philippine National Police (PNP) and local government units.

“Amid reports that some gasoline stations have already increased prices, they must be reported to authorities. Here’s why – Raising prices ahead of schedule or hoarding fuel may be liable for: 1) Hoarding & Profiteering – RA 8479; and 2) Unfair or deceptive sales practice – RA 7394,” he said on his X account late Saturday.

In Filipino: Lacson sa Publiko: I-report sa PNP, LGUs ang mga Gasolinahang Maagang Nagtaas ng Presyo ng Langis

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Lacson: If You Can’t Compute the Truth, Don’t Talk About Numbers

If one does not know how to compute the truth, he should not talk about numbers – lest he risk flunking the test of believability as in the case of the alleged P805-billion cash delivery scheme, Senate President Pro Tempore and Blue Ribbon Committee Chairman Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson said Saturday.

Lacson also addressed suggestions that he simply call the 18 ex-soldiers to attend a hearing just so they can “fall flat on their lies,” stressing that the Blue Ribbon Committee’s hearings are intended to uncover the truth, not simply expose lies.

“The tale of P805B ‘maletas’: If you do not know how to compute the truth, don’t talk about numbers to quantify probabilities, or face the consequence of failing the test of believability,” he said in a post on his X account.

In Filipino: Lacson: Kung Hindi Mo Kayang Kwentahin ang Katotohanan, Huwag Kang Magbanggit ng mga Numero

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Lacson Quotes Chinese Writing in Dismissing Marcoleta Accusations

Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson on Wednesday quoted a Chinese writing in dismissing the allegations made by Sen. Rodante Marcoleta in his privilege speech Tuesday.

Lacson said he chose not to respond to Marcoleta’s repeated accusations over a supposed spliced video, which he already denied.

“Yesterday, I was tempted but chose not to respond. I would have used a language that my colleague may better understand: ‘Xiao chong bu ke yu bing’. It means, ‘You cannot explain ice to a summer insect,’” he said in a post on his X account.

In Filipino: Lacson, Gumamit ng Kasabihang Tsino sa Pagbalewala sa mga Akusasyon ni Marcoleta

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