Lacson Lays Out Evidence, Recommendations vs 'Systemic, Parasitic' Greed in Flood Control Anomalies

Lacson lays out evidence, recommendations vs 'systemic, parasitic' greed in flood control anomalies

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Panfilo Lacson has recommended measures to enhance accountability of public officials and anti-corruption campaign amid the flood control fund mess which he described as the "largest corruption" scandal in Philippine history.Lacson, Senate Blue Ribbon Committee chairman, on Tuesday presented the chairman's report containing key evidence and policy recommendations drawn from seven public hearings on the scandal.He said …

Lacson’s report recommends ‘menu’ of possible charges vs solons in flood control mess

Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Tuesday, May 5 finally presented on the floor the Blue Ribbon Committee’s “Chairman’s Progress Report” which contains the findings of its draft partial report on the flood control mess. Lacson’s report includes preliminary findings on several personalities, including lawmakers from both the Senate and the House of Representatives, proponents and intermediaries, Department of Public Works and …

Lacson defends flood control probe report amid lack of support from colleagues

MANILA, Philippines – Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Tuesday, May 5, delivered a chairman’s progress report on the Senate blue ribbon committee’s flood control probe, even as it failed to secure enough votes needed for formal filing. “While the partial committee report circulated to the committee members nearly three months ago remains pending for sponsorship, I cannot ignore the public’s urgent demand for transparency regarding the flood cont…

7 senators have signed Blue Ribbon's partial flood control report —Lacson

Only two signatures are now needed for the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee to sponsor and present to the Plenary its partial report on the flood control controversy.

Ping resets presentation of flood report

Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson has rescheduled his privilege speech that would have detailed the Blue Ribbon committee’s progress report on the flood control scandal.

Lacson defends flood probe as cases, asset freezes mount

By Wilnard Bacelonia PARTIAL REPORT. Senator Panfilo Lacson delivers his Flood Control Scam Chairman’s Progress Report at the Senate in Pasay City on Tuesday (May 5, 2026). The report has gathered six signatures so far, still short of the required number of nine for filing and sponsorship. (PNA photo by Avito Dalan) MANILA – Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson on Tuesday defended the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee’s investigation into alle…