Sotto: Lacson leaves big shoes to fill
‘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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‘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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‘I did not know the Discayas, and that was the first and only time outside of the Blue Ribbon Committee hearings that I met them.’
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‘You need to face the charges. And if you say you are innocent, there is always due process here.’
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