Panfilo Lacson

Panfilo Lacson is a Filipino senator advocating for anti-corruption measures, including the passage of the Anti-Political Dynasty Act and accountability in flood control fund misuse. He has called for audits and legal actions against officials involved in misappropriated funds from flood control projects. Lacson also filed a bill allocating one percent of VAT collections to support local government development projects.

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Last updated at August 2, 2025.

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Hontiveros joins Sotto-led minority bloc

Sen. Risa Hontiveros announced on Monday at a press conference an hour before the 20th Congress opens its first regular session that she will join the minority bloc led by Sen. Vicente Sotto III, rather than forming an independent bloc as initially planned.
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Lacson files bill allocating 1% VAT for LGU development

Senator Panfilo Lacson has filed Senate Bill 405 to allocate one percent of total Value-Added Tax (VAT) collections to fund local development projects in the Philippines.
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Senate may convene VP Duterte's impeachment trial Aug 4

The impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte may begin on August 4, 2025, according to Senator Joel Villanueva.
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Hontiveros considers joining veterans bloc in Senate

Senator Risa Hontiveros expressed openness to joining the five-man 'veterans bloc' in the Senate on Tuesday.
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Lacson refiles bill to update Anti-Wiretapping Act for serious crimes

Senator Panfilo Lacson has refiled his bill to update and expand the Anti-Wiretapping Act on Monday, aiming to include crimes such as drug offenses, coup d'etat, conspiracy, robbery in band, brigandage, highway robbery, and money laundering under circumstances where wiretapping can be conducted with proper court approval.
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Zubiri expands veterans bloc to five, eyes Sotto for Senate president

Senator Juan Miguel 'Migz' Zubiri has expanded his proposed 'veterans bloc' to include Senator Lito Lapid, making it a five-member group.
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Sen Lacson files 'New Anti-Espionage Act' with harsh penalties

Sen. Panfilo Lacson has filed a bill seeking to strengthen and modernize the country's 78-year-old anti-espionage law by introducing harsher penalties for offenses.
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Migz Zubiri criticizes Chiz Escudero's leadership, backs Sotto for Senate presidency

Former Senate President Juan Miguel 'Migz' Zubiri has expressed dissatisfaction with the current Senate leadership and support for a consultative style of governance.
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Senators push for public access to budget talks

The Senate on Monday reiterated its commitment to transparency in the national budget process, welcoming calls for greater public access to bicameral conference committee deliberations.
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Lacson denies meeting Duterte, cites impeachment rules

Senator-elect Panfilo Lacson denied on Tuesday rumors that he had recently met with Vice President Sara Duterte.
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