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Lacson: ‘Military-Backed People Power’ Plot Exists but Likely Doomed to Fail

Some groups are reportedly trying to seek support from members of the uniformed services for a possible military-backed “people power revolution” amid the controversies involving President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte – but such efforts are not likely to succeed, Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson said Sunday.

Lacson said he received information indicating that some “retired officers” are trying to recruit support from within the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).

“There is definitely an attempt but this is outside the AFP. Those behind this could only recruit a few, if at all, from inside the AFP. My contacts in the Philippine National Police say there is no indication this ‘movement’ will snowball. But definitely there is an attempt, mostly by retired officers,” he said in a mix of English and Filipino in an interview on DZBB radio.

In Filipino: Lacson: May Binabalak na ‘Military-Backed People Power’ pero Malamang Mabibigo

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Lacson: Integrity is Tested in Positions of Power and Influence

FORT DEL PILAR, Baguio City – Integrity is not proven in combat alone – it is tested most in positions of power and influence, especially if no one is watching.

Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson stressed this Saturday in his speech at the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) Alumni Homecoming here, with the theme “Fostering Unity and Excellence: Strengthening Bonds and Advancing Traditions.”

“If the test of courage and loyalty transpires during times of danger, integrity is tested in positions of power and influence, especially when no one is looking,” said Lacson, who has placed a premium on integrity in his decades in public service.

“Courage and loyalty – two out of three values that stand equally in the hearts of every Cavalier. Yet if I may speak candidly, between you and me, I have always held the third one closest to my heart and above the rest. And that is INTEGRITY,” he added, recalling how he learned this value as a child, even before entering the PMA.

In Filipino: Lacson: Integridad, Nasusubok sa Pwesto ng Kapangyarihan at Impluwensya

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Lacson Congratulates Former Aide, Now PNP Chief Nartatez on ‘Overdue’ Fourth Star

Senate President Pro Tempore and former Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson on Wednesday congratulated PNP Chief Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. on the formal conferment of his four-star rank.

Lacson, who headed the PNP from 1999 to 2001, described as “overdue” the promotion of Nartatez, who served as his police aide-de-camp when he had the same position at the time.

“Time really flies. 26 years ago, four-star Police General Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. was my police aide-de-camp when I had the same position and responsibility that he now carries. Truly proud of him,” he said on his X account.

In Filipino: Lacson, Binati ang Dating Aide at Ngayo’y PNP Chief Nartatez sa ‘Overdue’ na Ikaapat na Bituin

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Leadership by Example Key to Disciplining Cops, Lacson Reminds PNP

Leadership by example remains the key to ensuring discipline in the Philippine National Police (PNP), former PNP Chief and Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson said Wednesday.

Lacson said this is the secret that would give the PNP Chief the moral authority to tell his personnel not to extort or be involved in criminal activities.

“When I was Chief PNP, I had only one baseline – leadership by example. If the Chief PNP does not extort or engage in crime, he has the moral authority to tell his men to follow his example,” he said in English and Filipino at the Kapihan sa Senado forum.

In Filipino: Paalala ni Lacson sa PNP: Leadership by Example, Susi sa Pagdidisiplina sa mga Pulis

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Lacson Rebuts ‘Senate Pork’ Claims: Funds are for Higher Subsistence Allowance Hike

Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson on Wednesday rebutted claims of an alleged P17.9-billion pork barrel fund for the Senate in the 2026 budget bill, saying these are actually realignments to increase the subsistence allowance of uniformed personnel.

Lacson said the claims of “Senate pork” made by Rep. Antonio Tinio smacked either of “trabahong tamad (lazy work)” or a malicious attempt to destabilize the Senate.

“The ‘Senate pork’ referred to by Rep. Tinio are actually realignments to increase the subsistence allowance of the uniformed personnel from the Philippine National Police, Bureau of Jail Management and Penology and Bureau of Fire Protection and also the Philippine Coast Guard,” Lacson stressed.

“Rep. Tinio is either too lazy to do his research, or he is malevolently destabilizing the Senate to take the heat off the House of Representatives,” he added.

In Filipino: Lacson: Walang “Senate Pork,” Pondo para Pataasin ang Subsistence Allowance ng Uniformed Services

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