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Lacson Twits Disgraced Ex-Senate President for Deflecting Accountability on Wasted Taxpayers’ Money Issue

Sen. Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson rebuked the attempt of disgraced ex-Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano to deflect accountability on the issue of P700 million in wasted taxpayers’ money during his 28-day “leadership.”

Cayetano, in yet another lengthy Facebook Live, had claimed among other things that the Senate’s daily operating expenses of P25 million would have been incurred regardless of who was serving as Senate President.

“Tama naman — ‘Whoever was SP noon, ganun din ang gastos…’ Pero, output ang pinag-uusapan: trabaho sa plenaryo, hindi boycott; magpasa ng batas, hindi mag livestream sa Facebook. At kung ayaw tumulong, huwag na lang manggulo. Kaya nga sayang ang pera, kasi zero output,” Lacson said on X Thursday evening.

In Filipino: Lacson, Binanatan ang Disgrasyadong Ex-SP sa Tangkang Umiwas sa Isyu ng Nasayang na Pera ng Taumbayan

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Lacson: P700M in Taxpayers’ Money Wasted in 28 Days Under Disgraced Ex-Senate President Cayetano’s Watch

At least P700 million in taxpayers’ money went to waste during the 28 days that disgraced ex-Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano “led” the chamber, Sen. Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson said Thursday.

Lacson said the lowlights of the period included the shooting inside the Senate two days after Cayetano became Senate president, and the escape of Sen. Ronald dela Rosa while under the Senate’s “protective custody.”

The 28-day period also saw a boycott of sessions by the Cayetano-led bloc, which became the new minority after Sen. Francis Escudero joined the new majority to form a quorum leading to the election of Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian as acting Senate President last June 3. It was marked as well by a failed destabilization try and bogus committee hearings – including one that not a single senator attended.

“THE PHILIPPINE SENATE in 28 days under Alan Peter Cayetano: Estimated Cost – P700M. Output – chaos, gunfire, Bato’s escape despite ICC-issued warrant while under its ‘protective custody,’ session boycott, failed destabilization attempt, unauthorized committee hearings highlighted by one not presided nor attended by a single senator. WHAT A WASTE OF TAXPAYERS’ MONEY!” he said on X.

In Filipino: Lacson: P700M Pondo ng Taumbayan, Nasayang sa 28 Araw sa Ilalim ni Disgrasyadong Ex-Senate President Cayetano

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Lacson: Arrest of Jee Ick Joo Slay Mastermind Proves Law Enforcement Never Sleeps

Sen. Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson welcomed Tuesday the arrest of a former police official tagged as the mastermind in the abduction and killing of Korean trader Jee Ick Joo, nearly a decade after the crime.

Lacson, who initiated and chaired the Senate probe that led to the filing of charges against those involved, said the arrest of former Police Lt. Col. Rafael Dumlao III showed law enforcement “never sleeps.”

“Law enforcement never sleeps. The long arm of the law is always stretched to close in and snatch its quarry,” Lacson, who served as Philippine National Police chief from 1999 to 2001, said in a post on X.

In Filipino: Lacson: Paghuli sa ‘Mastermind’ sa Pagpatay kay Jee Ick Joo, Patunay na Hindi Natutulog ang Batas

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Lacson: Senator-Judges Facing Arrest, Detention May Still Join Impeachment Trial Without Online Participation

Senator-judges in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte who are facing arrest and detention may still participate in the proceedings without resorting to online attendance or voting, Sen. Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson said Friday.

Lacson said this will remain in compliance with the Rules of the Senate, where online or remote participation and voting is allowed only in cases of force majeure or extreme circumstances, and in national emergencies.

“One remedy is for the Impeachment Court to ask the Sandiganbayan or any court/s to which their cases would be assigned for ‘leave of court,’ and if granted, order the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology or their custodian/s to escort them to the Senate so they may participate in the impeachment trial of the Vice President. The senator-judges will be physically present,” he said in English and Filipino in an interview on DZBB radio.

“Work-from-jail is not allowed,” he added. “We cannot allow online participation because that is reserved for force majeure and national emergencies.”

In Filipino: Lacson: Senator-Judges Na Nahaharap sa Pag-Aresto, Pwede Pang Makilahok sa Impeachment Trial na Hindi Mag-Online

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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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