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Lacson-led Blue Ribbon resumes flood control probe after month-long pause
Senator Panfilo "Ping" Lacson has resumed his role as chairperson of the Senate blue ribbon committee and continues its investigation into anomalous flood control projects.
The investigation, which experienced a leadership crisis and a month-long pause, is now led by Lacson after his re-election as committee chair.
A "very important" witness is expected to link key players in the alleged corruption scheme during the resumed hearing.
Lacson decided against allowing former Ako Bicol party-list Representative Zaldy Co to testify virtually, citing concerns about potential propaganda and lack of accountability.
Seventeen congressmen, including former House Speaker Martin Romualdez and Representative Eric Yap, were invited to the hearing.
Hearings on the 2026 budget will be rescheduled to accommodate the Blue Ribbon Committee's inquiry.
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Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson is set to be reelected as chair of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee next week.
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Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson announced that the Senate blue ribbon committee will no longer invite former Ako Bicol Representative Zaldy Co to attend the hearing on anomalous flood control projects via Zoom.
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Senator Imee Marcos expressed concern that witnesses in the Senate probe on flood control projects might retract their testimonies due to threats.
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