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A no-nonsense public servant for more than 50 years, PANFILO “PING” MORENA LACSON has been circumspect in matters of public interest and committed against various forms of corruption and wrongdoing, in line with his personal credo: “Ang tama, ipaglaban. Ang mali, labanan. (What is right must be kept right. What is wrong must be set right).”

Lacson first earned a tough, no-nonsense reputation while serving in the Philippine National Police: solving high-profile crimes including kidnap-for-ransom cases in the 1980s and 1990s; and reviving the PNP’s glory days as Chief, PNP from 1999 to 2001.

In the Senate, Lacson – as an untiring, tenacious watchdog of the national budget – made sure dubious congressional insertions (a.k.a. pork barrel) and useless appropriations are checked and deleted during plenary debates. More about Ping Lacson here.

This website contains official photos, videos, speeches and statements of Ping Lacson. The PINGbills section contains his bills, resolutions and committee reports (2016 onwards). The Busting the Lies section seeks to correct false impressions about Ping and his advocacies.

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Lacson Backs Removal of ‘Epal’ Billboards from Public Projects

Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson has thrown his unequivocal support behind the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG)’s move to remove the names and images of public officials from public projects.

Lacson pointed out that “epal” billboards featuring the names and faces of politicians have no place in public service and may even hint at overpricing – not just for the projects themselves but also for the billboards promoting them.

“This one I like and support unequivocally. While surely, there are no ghost billboards, most likely the ‘epal’ billboards are as overpriced as the projects,” he said in a post on X, referring to the DILG order.

In Filipino: Lacson, Todo Suporta sa Pag-alis ng Mga ‘Epal’ Billboard sa Mga Proyektong Pampubliko

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Lacson: SolGen May Ask SC Review of Fugitive Disentitlement Doctrine in Zaldy Co, Atong Ang Cases

Government lawyers may seek a review of the Supreme Court’s “fugitive disentitlement doctrine” to help them further limit the legal options of fugitives like Ex-Rep. Elizaldy Co and trader Charlie “Atong” Ang, Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson said Friday.

This was after Co’s camp claimed the doctrine – embodied in the Supreme Court’s Nov. 25, 2025 ruling (GR 259337), clarifying the rules on fugitive status and barring them from judicial relief unless conditions are satisfied – does not apply to him.

“Paging SolGen (Solicitor General): It may be wise to ask the Court to revisit the ‘fugitive disentitlement doctrine’ in GR 259337 dtd Nov. 25, 2025 that refined Miranda vs Tuliao in relation to the cases of Zaldy Co and Atong Ang,” Lacson said on X.

In Filipino: Lacson: Maaaring Hilingin ng SolGen sa SC ang Pagrepaso sa Fugitive Disentitlement Doctrine sa Kaso nina Zaldy Co, Atong Ang

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Lacson: Rule of Law Must be Respected in SC Ruling on VP Duterte’s Impeachment Case

The Supreme Court’s ruling on the unconstitutionality of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment case must be accepted and respected, Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson said Friday.

Lacson said this is a matter of respecting the rule of law, as he pointed out that his sentiment would have been the same even if the high court ruled otherwise.

“Agree or disagree, right or wrong, just or unjust, faultless or defective – we must accept and respect the SC ruling on the unconstitutionality of VP Sara Duterte’s impeachment case. They are not called the ‘gods of Padre Faura’ for nothing,” he said on his X account.

“This is not about politics or who gains or loses. If the SC ruling went the other way, my sentiment would be the same. Simply put, it is about respecting the rule of law,” he added.

In FIlipino: Lacson: Rule of Law Dapat Igalang sa SC Ruling sa Impeachment Case ni VP Duterte

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Lacson Emphasizes Issue-Based Approach with Senate Colleagues

Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson on Thursday emphasized the importance of keeping discussions with Senate colleagues focused on issues.

Lacson said he has no problem supporting fellow senators on certain matters and disagreeing on others, so long as they maintain mutual respect and keep the debates professional.

“We don’t have problems with each other because we are focused on issues, though it is sad when the exchanges become personal. But that is how it is in the Senate – we may have clashing opinions at times, but it does not affect the way we tackle issues,” he said in English and Filipino in an interview on DZMM radio.

“We should have no problem with this approach, provided we make sure things don’t get foul or personal,” he added.

In Filipino: Lacson, Iginiit ang Issue-Based na Pakikipag-ugnayan sa Kapwa Senador

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Lacson: Only Senate Ethics Committee Can Initiate Sanctions on Sen. dela Rosa

Only the Senate Committee on Ethics and Privileges can initiate appropriate sanctions on Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa – including possible expulsion – for his prolonged absence, Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson said Thursday.

Lacson also said that without any complaint lodged before the Senate ethics committee – and without the committee’s recommendations to be presented to the plenary for adoption – the Senate leadership has no basis to sanction dela Rosa.

“As far as sanctioning senators or congressmen, only the Ethics Committee can make recommendations. And in the absence of any complaint filed before the Ethics Committee which was constituted only recently, the Senate President or Senate leadership has no basis to sanction him. That includes the possible withholding of salary for the time he does not report for work,” he said in English and Filipino in an interview on DZMM radio.

In Filipino: Lacson: Senate Ethics Committee Lang ang Maaaring Magpasimula ng Parusa vs Sen. dela Rosa

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