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On the House’s Motion for Reconsideration Regarding VP Duterte’s Impeachment Case

My position to respect and not disobey the Supreme Court ruling on the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte has not changed, and will not change for the same reason which I stated earlier.

That said, I read the motion for reconsideration filed by the House of Representatives through Solicitor General Darlene Berberabe, and I would say I am in agreement with my legal staff and other legal observers that it was very well-written and argued why the Court should take a second look at the case at bar.

As for the impending Senate debate on this issue, it is best to exercise prudence and wait for the Supreme Court to rule with finality.

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Ping Lacson: ‘Evidence’ in VP Duterte Trial Can Still Be Tackled in Other Fora

If the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte will not push through this year following the Supreme Court’s ruling on the issue, there are other fora where the supposed “evidence” in the case can be tackled, Sen. Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson said Sunday.

Lacson said one such forum to take up the use of confidential and intelligence funds would be the budget deliberation of agencies such as the Office of the Vice President and Department of Education, where he will actively take part.

“There are many fora where the public will know what happened to the CIF. One is the budget deliberations of agencies like the OVP and DepEd. I will be actively asking questions,” he said in Filipino in an interview on DZBB radio. “We can ask questions on the issue during the budget deliberations.”

In FiIipino: Ping Lacson: ‘Ebidensya’ sa Trial ni VP Duterte, Pwede Pang Talakayin sa Ibang Forum

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On the Supreme Court’s Decision on VP Duterte’s Impeachment Case

The Senate must respect and comply with the Supreme Court ruling, notwithstanding the contrary opinions of several legal observers, particularly on the Court’s interpretation of Art XI Section 3, para (4) – that the filing of a verified complaint by at least 1/3 of all the members of the House of Representatives shall constitute the Articles of Impeachment and trial by the Senate shall forthwith proceed.

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Ping Lacson to Fellow Senator-Judges: Behave and Speak Like Judges

Senator-judges in the impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte must behave and speak like judges, as the public will observe their demeanor during the trial, incoming Sen. Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson said Sunday.

Lacson said this means being impartial, only speaking to clarify statements from the defense or prosecution, and not expressing their personal opinions on the case.

“Our demeanor will be observed by the public. We must always bear in mind that we are senator-judges, not members of the defense or prosecution team,” Lacson said in Filipino, in an interview on DZBB radio.

In Filipino: Ping Lacson sa Kapwa Senator-Judges: Kumilos at Magsalita na Parang Huwes

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Sworn in and Ready: Ping Lacson Takes Oath as Senator

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Pormal nang nanumpa si Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson bilang Senador sa 20th Congress sa pangunguna ni Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo, sa Korte Suprema sa Manila. Sa kanyang pagbabalik sa Senado sa ika-apat na termino, ihahain niya ang mga makabuluhang panukalang-batas at patuloy na pagbabantay ng pondo ng taumbayan.