Sotto: Lacson ‘frustrated,’ not offended over BRC exit
Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III shared his views on Senator Ping Lacson’s resignation as chair of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee (BRC), saying the…
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Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III shared his views on Senator Ping Lacson’s resignation as chair of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee (BRC), saying the…
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Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III revealed that he made efforts to persuade Senator Panfilo "Ping” Lacson from stepping down as chairperson of the…
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As the hearings come to a halt — not due to a lack of public interest — one can’t help but wonder: is justice being delayed or quietly derailed?
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‘When several colleagues said they were unhappy with how I was conducting the hearings, I thought it was time to step aside and let someone else take over.’
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The dramatic statements about ‘protecting the institution’ and ‘defending the Senate’s honor’ might have worked before, but not anymore.
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As the Senate faces mounting public scrutiny regarding its integrity, all lawmakers must recommit to principles that fortify public trust, rather than actions…
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With the initial public hopefulness about the Blue Ribbon Committee inquiry dying down, and a new wave of public anger mounting, Lacson’s continued stay as BRC…
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Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Monday formally resigned as chairperson of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee amid disagreements with some…
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Despite Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo "Ping" Lacson's resignation not yet being formalized, Senate President Vicente "Tito" Sotto said the upcoming…
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Blue Ribbon Committee (BRC) Vice Chairman Senator Erwin Tulfo expressed support for Senate President Pro Tempore Ping Lacson amid discussions that Lacson might…
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Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo "Ping" Lacson said that a snap election is not the key to restoring public trust in the government -- but the certainty of…
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Senator Erwin Tulfo on Monday, 6 October, said that Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo "Ping" Lacson's resignation as Senate Blue Ribbon Committee chair…
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Lacson’s resignation has reignited talks about widening cracks within the Senate majority, including questions about whether Sotto can maintain his grip on the…
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If Sen. Cayetano replaces Sen. Sotto as Senate President, it would be an expected move.
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Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson is stepping down as chairperson of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee following criticism from some colleagues…
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A scheduled hearing of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee, originally set for Wednesday, 8 October, has been postponed until further notice, according to Senator…
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Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo "Ping" M. Lacson expressed sympathy on Friday for Dasmariñas City Mayor Jenny Barzaga, saying her son, Cavite Rep. Kiko…
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Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo "Ping" M. Lacson has thrown his support behind a proposal to cancel or re-price up to P1.6 trillion worth of Department of…
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