Tag: Blue Ribbon Committee
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Lacson Announces Resignation as Blue Ribbon Committee Chairman Over Flood Control Probe
Senator Lacson Steps Down as Blue Ribbon Committee Chairman Senator Panfilo Lacson has announced that he will resign as chairman of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee, following upward concerns from several colleagues about how the probe into anomalous flood control projects has been handled. The move, he said, is intended to allow another member with…
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Lacson to Step Down as Blue Ribbon Panel Chair Amid Hearing Controversy
Senator Lacson’s Announcement and Context Sen. Panfilo Lacson said on Sunday he will resign as chairman of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee following internal dissatisfaction from fellow senators over his handling of the investigation into anomalous flood control projects. The disclosure comes as the committee continues to scrutinize alleged misuses of public funds connected to…
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Lacson to resign as Blue Ribbon chair amid flood control probe controversy
Senate Blue Ribbon chair Lacson steps down amid probe controversy Senator Panfilo Lacson announced he will resign as chairman of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee following expressed discontent from fellow senators regarding his handling of investigations into anomalous flood control projects. The move underscores ongoing tensions over how the committee has pursued alleged malfeasance in…
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Aganan Flyover in Pavia Needs P285M to Finish, DPWH 6 Says
Status Update from DPWH 6 A flyover project in Pavia, Iloilo, known locally as the Aganan Flyover, requires an additional budget of P285 million to reach completion. This update came during the September 29, 2025 session of the Sangguniang Bayan (Municipal Council), where Engr. Jose Al Fruto, assistant regional director of DPWH Region 6, provided…
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Aganan Flyover in Pavia, Iloilo Needs P285 Million More to Finish
DPWH 6 Updates the Aganan Flyover Status During the session of the Sangguniang Bayan (Municipal Council) of Pavia, Iloilo on Monday, September 29, 2025, councilors pressed for a clear status update on the Aganan Flyover. Engr. Jose Al Fruto, assistant regional director of DPWH 6, said the project remains on track to be completed by…
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Aganan Flyover in Pavia Iloilo Needs Additional P285M
Summary of the Aganan Flyover Update The Aganan Flyover project in Pavia, Iloilo faces a fresh funding hurdle as it moves toward completion. During a session of the Sangguniang Bayan (Municipal Council) on Monday, September 29, 2025, councilors pressed DPWH 6 for a clear status update on the project and its remaining requirements. The key…
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Sen. Ping Lacson Promises Reform in Senate Blue Ribbon Committee
Introduction In a recent announcement, Senator Ping Lacson, the chairman of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee, pledged to initiate an ‘internal cleansing’ within the committee. This commitment comes in light of serious allegations linking a committee staff member to a bribery scandal, raising questions about the integrity of the panel responsible for investigating corruption in…
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Sen. Lacson’s Commitment to Cleanse Blue Ribbon Committee
Introduction In light of recent scandals, Senate Blue Ribbon Committee Chairman Sen. Ping Lacson has made a commitment to conduct an “internal cleansing” of the panel. This initiative comes after a staff member was linked to a bribery scandal, raising concerns about integrity and accountability within the committee. Background of the Blue Ribbon Committee The…
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Senator Lacson’s Commitment to Cleanse Blue Ribbon Panel
Introduction In a recent statement, Senator Ping Lacson, chairman of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee, announced his commitment to conduct an internal cleansing of the panel. This decision comes in response to a bribery scandal involving a staff member, raising concerns about the integrity of the committee. The Bribery Scandal The allegations surrounding the Blue…