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Jodi Sta. Maria, proud sa kanyang modernong pamilya

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 07 09:07 PM

Larawan ng isang modernong pamilya ang ibinahagi ni Jodi Sta. Maria kasama ang dating asawa na si Pampi Lacson at kasalukuyang partner nito na si Iwa Moto. Read more »

Longer warrantless detention for terror suspects sought

Sherrie Ann Torres, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 01 05:34 PM

MANILA - Several senators on Monday pushed for the extension of the period allowed by law to detain suspected terrorists without warrants to 30 days from the current 3 days.  Read more »

Lacson urges loyalty check in military amid alleged Duterte ouster plot

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 26 03:40 PM

Lacson, a former police chief, said the military should check on its men through counterintelligence. Read more »

'Bato' can be a 'competent' public servant, says Lacson

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 19 02:54 PM

Lacson who parlayed his stint as chief of the Philippine National Police into three terms as senator said Dela Rosa would make a "competent public servant to say the least." Read more »

Senators want P51-B 'insertions' realigned or removed from 2019 budget

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 19 02:35 PM

Some senators on Wednesday said they will move to delete some P50 billion worth of alleged discretionary funds supposedly inserted in the 2019 budget for some congressmen. Read more »

Gloria Arroyo hopes to mend fences before retirement

RG Cruz, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 06 06:55 AM

At 71, Former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo is preparing to walk off into the sunset.   Read more »

Ayuda sa mga magsasaka at mangingisda, isinusulong

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 04 01:39 AM

Posibleng mauwi sa krisis kung hindi agad masosolusyunan ang pagtaas ng presyo ng bilihin, ayon sa isang senador. Read more »

Mandatory bike lanes, inihirit ng isang senador

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 03 10:56 PM

Sa harap ng tumitinding problema sa trapiko, iginiit ng isang senador ang pagkakaroon ng "mandatory bike lanes" sa mga lansangan.  Read more »

Lacson: Longer martial law will not solve bombings

Sherrie Ann Torres, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 03 07:36 PM

MANILA - It's not martial law declaration in Mindanao that will solve the bombing incidents in the region, Senator Panfilo Lacson said. Read more »

PH nearing food 'crisis,' says Lacson

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 03 04:29 PM

MANILA - Rising prices of food, particularly rice and fish, along with other basic goods only indicate that the country is nearing a food crisis, Senator Panfilo Lacson warned Monday. Read more »

Lacson: P16-B worth of road projects delayed due to 'right of way' issues

Sherrie Ann Torres, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 03 03:48 PM

Around P16 billion worth of road projects this year have been delayed by unresolved right of way issues, a senator revealed Monday as the legislative continues with its budget hearings.  Read more »

Lacson urges Duterte: Focus on economy, leave drug war to authorities

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 03 03:53 PM

Senator Ping Lacson on Monday called on President Rodrigo Duterte focus on the country's economic issues, instead of his anti-narcotics drive. Read more »

Military rule, Bangsamoro Law don't guarantee peace - Lacson

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 30 01:40 PM

Martial law and a measure giving wider self-rule to Muslims in the south did not ensure peace in the region, Senator Panfilo Lacson said Thursday, citing an explosion during a town festival in Sultan Kudarat that left 3 people killed, including a girl.    Read more »

No more pointing fingers: Lacson backs transfer of police training to PNP

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 17 12:21 PM

Senator Panfilo Lacson is backing the transfer of training and recruitment of police officers to the Philippine National Police from the Philippine Public Safety College. Read more »

Road construction without right of way: How 'pork' is inserted in budget

Trishia Billones, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 17 11:14 AM

Senator Panfilo Lacson on Friday said there are still insertions for congressional discretionary funds in the budget despite a Supreme Court ruling that it is unconstitutional. Read more »

Cash-based budget to lessen corruption - Palace

Dharel Placido, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 16 08:29 PM

MANILA - Malacañang on Thursday said the cash-based budget system preferred by the executive branch will help lessen corruption.  Read more »

'Hindi niya kaya': Duterte sakaling palitan siya ni Robredo

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 16 12:13 AM

Hindi si Leni Robredo ang gusto ni Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte na pumalit sa kaniya sakaling magbitiw siya sa puwesto. Read more »

'Rehab for money addiction': Lacson slams lawmakers over budget hearing suspension

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 15 02:17 PM

MANILA - Senator Panfilo Lacson on Wednesday slammed the House of Representatives for suspending budget deliberations as its members protested the new cash-based budgeting expected to slash funds for new projects by P300 billion. Read more »

Lacson smells 'pork' after Arroyo's 'no zero budget' assurance

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 09 11:56 AM

Senator Panfilo Lacson fears that the "pork barrel" system will be back at the House of Representatives following a recent pronouncement of its Speaker, Pampanga Representative Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. Read more »

'Kayo ang bastos!': Uson hits senators over federalism dance rebuke

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 07 09:14 AM

Palace Communications Assistant Secretary Margaux "Mocha" Uson on Monday fired back at senators who criticized her over a controversial video that sought to explain federalism.    Read more »