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Lacson Calls Out Marcoleta’s ‘Fake’ Premises on Blue Ribbon Probe, Ethics ‘Complaint’

Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson on Sunday called out the “fake” premises cited by Sen. Rodante Marcoleta regarding the Blue Ribbon Committee’s investigation into the flood control scandal, and an ethics complaint he has threatened to file against him.

Lacson said Marcoleta’s call to summon former Undersecretary Adrian Bersamin to the Blue Ribbon probe over alleged text messages with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. was baseless, noting Bersamin was not mentioned in the committee’s records.

As for Marcoleta’s prospective ethics complaint over a supposed spliced video, Lacson said it was similarly unfounded.

“He’s been basing his statements and accusations on wrong premises. They’re all fake,” he said in English and Filipino, in an interview on DZBB radio.

In Filipino: Lacson, Tinuligsa ang Mga Pekeng Banat ni Marcoleta sa Blue Ribbon Probe at Bantang Ethics Complaint

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Lacson Backs Motion to Expunge ‘Give Up Kalayaan’ Remarks, Calls for Formal CA Motion

Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson backed a move by Kalayaan town in Palawan to expunge from the records of the Commission on Appointments the remarks of Sen. Rodante Marcoleta suggesting that the Philippines “give up” the Kalayaan Island Group to China.

But Lacson said there should first be a formal motion to the effect addressed to Senate President Vicente Sotto III in his capacity as chairman of the Commission on Appointments (CA).

“A motion to strike off the records of the CA is needed. A letter addressed to CA Chairman Senate President Vicente Sotto III through the CA Defense Committee Chairman will serve as a strong basis for such a motion,” he said.

In Filipino: Lacson, Suportado ang Pagbura sa Talaan ng CA sa ‘I-Give Up’ na Pahayag sa Kalayaan; Nanawagan ng Pormal na Mosyon

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Lacson: ‘Debate’ on Kalayaan Islands May Affect Pag-Asa Island Residents

The debate proposed by Sen. Rodante Marcoleta on whether the Kalayaan Island Group belongs to the Philippines may not only be agonizing and pointless, but could also potentially affect the basic right of abode of the Filipinos already living there, Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson said Tuesday.

Lacson thus appealed to retired Supreme Court Associate Justice Antonio Carpio and University of the Philippines professor Atty. Jay Batongbacal to spare Filipinos from such a debate.

“An earnest appeal to Justice Tony Carpio and Atty Jay Batongbacal:
Let’s spare our countrymen, especially our ‘kababayans’ from Barangay Pag-asa, KIG, Palawan from the agony of another pointless debate that might put into question their basic right of abode,” he said on his X account.

In Filipino: Lacson: ‘Debate’ sa Kalayaan Islands, Maaaring Makaapekto sa mga Residente ng Pag-asa Island

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Lacson Calls Out Personal Attacks vs Pro-Philippine Officials on WPS Issue

Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson on Sunday called out the use of “ad hominem” or personal attacks against officials and lawmakers who uphold a pro-Philippine stance on the territorial dispute with China in the West Philippine Sea.

Lacson fired back at Rep. Paolo Henry Marcoleta, who suggested that a “Coast Guard spokesperson” and some “senators” be at the frontline or be used as cannon fodder if China declares war on the Philippines, after his father got flak for suggesting that we give up the Kalayaan Islands.

In a post on X, Lacson also said the younger Marcoleta should stick to the issue and visit Pag-Asa Island in the KIG, which is part of Palawan province, so he can get a firsthand look at the functioning Philippine local government there.

“The son also rises with his own ad hominem. Suggesting to use the PCG spokesman and some senators as cannon fodder if China declares war against the Philippines is uncalled for. He should visit Pag-Asa Island in KIG and see for himself the functioning local government there,” he said.

In Filipino: Lacson, Tinuligsa ang mga Personal na Pag-atake sa Isyu ng WPS

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Lacson: Giving Up Kalayaan Islands No Different from Surrendering Entire Country

Any suggestion at “giving up” the Kalayaan Island Group (KIG) is no different from surrendering Luzon or even the entire country, Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson said Saturday.

Lacson reiterated that under international law, the first discovery and possession of land that “belongs to no one” – like in the case of the KIG – is a recognized mode of sovereign ownership.

“’Giving up’ the Kalayaan Island Group (KIG) is no different from giving up Luzon Island or the entire country. Under international law, first discovery and possession of land that belongs to no one under the legal principle of ‘res nullius’ or ‘terra nullius’ is a recognized mode of sovereign ownership. Even non-lawyers were taught this in school,” he said on X.

In Filipino: Lacson: Ang Pagsuko sa Kalayaan Islands, Walang Pinagkaiba sa Pagsuko ng Buong Bansa

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