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Former Senator Panfilo Lacson has identified two alleged ghost projects and a double appropriation for a slope protection project in Taguig, claiming to have identified three alleged bagmen involved. A Senate panel, led by Senator Raffy Tulfo, is set to review Lacson's findings.
Ping Lacson criticized Marcoleta's remarks, exclaiming 'D*mn your damdamin,' amidst an ongoing dispute within the Senate.
Senator Ping Lacson has strongly denied Senator Imee Marcos' claims regarding 'con-ass' (constituent assembly), labeling them as 'flat lies.' Lacson also commented on the ouster of former Senate President Vicente Sotto III, attributing it to his failure to 'take care' of senators.
Senator Ping Lacson stated that Representative Martin Romualdez missed at least two opportunities to publicly address budget allegations, following claims that Romualdez was being made a 'fall guy'.
'Our world has changed, and spying is detrimental to our national security,' says Senator Ping Lacson, who filed a bill seeking to update the Philippines' anti-espionage law back in July 2025
Lack of accountability and justice and Duterte's influence are among the reasons why an ICC trial is more appropriate for the EJK cases
Senator Ping Lacson claimed to have identified a 'bagman' involved in alleged ghost projects in Taguig. However, former House Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano vehemently denied these accusations, stating there were no such projects in Taguig and urged Lacson not to single out the city.
Sen. Ping Lacson criticized the NBI’s plan to summon Nancy Dela Rosa, calling it harassment.
The Philippine Senate is undergoing a leadership reshuffle, including Senator Ping Lacson's removal as Blue Ribbon head, following developments in the arrest warrant against Senator Bato dela Rosa. The Supreme Court's rejection of a Temporary Restraining Order against the warrant has put law enforcement on alert for his potential arrest.
A fact-check confirms that Marcoleta has not returned as the chairman of the Philippine Senate's powerful Blue Ribbon Committee, with Senator Ping Lacson continuing to hold the position.
MANILA, Philippines – Only four out of the required nine senators have signed the partial Senate blue ribbon committee report on the flood control inquiries, Sen. Ping Lacson who heads the committee said on Wednesday. The draft report recommends an investigation into individuals, including three former senators, linked to the alleged anomalous flood control projects.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. publicly acknowledged Senator Sherwin Gatchalian as a Senate leader during his Independence Day speech, where he also urged Filipinos to protect the truth from distortion.
Senator Ping Lacson stated that two impending plunder cases against majority senators could lead to the collapse of the ruling bloc and transfer de-facto power to the minority within weeks.
Senator Ping Lacson is preparing to present a progress report and deliver a privilege speech to update the public on his ongoing probe into flood control issues. The report is expected to detail findings and recommendations regarding the investigation.
President Donald Trump has stated that the US will conclude its attacks on Iran within two to three weeks, regardless of a deal, and emphasized that securing the Strait of Hormuz is not America's responsibility. This optimism has led to Brent oil prices falling below $100, though analysts warn that normalizing oil flows could take weeks even after a conflict resolution.
MANILA, Philippines — Twelve senators have signed a committee report banning political dynasties in the Philippines up to the second degree of consanguinity and affinity. These senators are as follows: Risa Hontiveros, Erwin Tulfo, JV Ejercito, Kiko Pangilinan, Ping Lacson, Loren Legarda, Sherwin Gatchalian, Robin Padilla, Imee Marcos, Juan Miguel Zubiri, Bam Aquino, and Lito