Lacson rejects civil-military junta proposals

Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson revealed he was approached by retired military officials proposing his involvement in a civil-military junta.

Lacson firmly rejected these unconstitutional proposals, including a transition council and a military-backed reset, stating that nothing good would come of them.

He acknowledged that these ideas likely stem from public frustration with systemic corruption.

Lacson urged the public to continue their outrage over corruption, particularly anomalous flood control projects, but emphasized the importance of upholding the 1987 Constitution.

He noted that under the Constitution, leadership succession concludes with the House Speaker.