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Panfilo Lacson

Senator Panfilo "Ping" Lacson is a prominent figure in the Philippine Senate, known for his leadership in investigating corruption, particularly in flood control projects. He previously chaired the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee but resigned over disagreements with its direction. Lacson has proposed reforms, such as a "retribution plus restitution" plan, to recover stolen public funds and hold corrupt officials accountable.

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This is an AI-generated summary based on recent coverage. It was last updated on Mon, October 20, 2025 at 4:09 PM

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Recent developments on Panfilo Lacson

Mon, October 20, 2025 at 8:50 PM

Sen. Panfilo Lacson's net worth surges by P186 million in three years

Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson's net worth significantly increased by P186 million over the past three years due to his involvement in real estate and trading businesses.

Mon, October 13, 2025 at 4:09 PM

Marcos Jr. open to suggestions for recovering flood control project funds

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. is open to suggestions for recovering public funds lost through fraudulent flood control projects, Malacañang announced.

Sat, October 11, 2025 at 1:38 PM

Lacson proposes "retribution plus restitution" to recover P26B from ghost project officials

Senator Panfilo "Ping" Lacson has proposed a "retribution plus restitution" plan to recover at least P26 billion from officials and contractors involved in anomalous "ghost" flood control projects.

Fri, October 10, 2025 at 11:42 AM

Senate President Sotto sees concerted effort to discredit him and Senate

Senate President Vicente Sotto III believes there is a "concerted effort" to discredit him and the Senate, potentially linked to rumors of a coup to oust the leadership.

Thu, October 9, 2025 at 2:30 PM

Senators flag P10B overpriced farm-to-market roads, 421 ghost flood control projects

Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson suggests that it is more apt to ask "who is not guilty of corruption" rather than "who is guilty" given the extensive corruption in the government's infrastructure programs.

Wed, October 8, 2025 at 11:22 AM

Cayetano denies plot to oust Sotto as Senate President

Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano has denied any active attempts or resolutions to unseat Senate President Vicente "Tito" Sotto III.

Tue, October 7, 2025 at 11:59 PM

Pangilinan declines Blue Ribbon Committee chairmanship

Senator Kiko Pangilinan has declined the chairmanship of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee, citing it would be unwise to accept a fourth committee leadership.

Tue, October 7, 2025 at 3:35 PM

Sen. Erwin Tulfo named acting Blue Ribbon Committee chair

Senator Erwin Tulfo has been designated as the acting chairperson of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee.

Mon, October 6, 2025 at 9:16 PM

Kiko urges Lacson to stay as blue ribbon committee chair

Senator Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan urged Senator Panfilo Lacson to remain as the chairman of the blue ribbon committee.

Mon, October 6, 2025 at 8:59 AM

Senate Pres. Sotto rejects snap election call, cites chaos

Senate President Vicente "Tito" Sotto III dismissed the proposal for a snap election, stating there is no constitutional or legal basis for it and warning of "uncertainty and chaos."