Lacson to Marcos: Don’t waver against corruptionComposite photo of Sen. Ping Lacson (L) speaking at a Senate plenary session in Pasay City in November 2025, and President Bongbong Marcos leading the oath-taking of new military generals on Dec. 18, 2025. MANILA, Philippines — As President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. faces slipping public trust amid corruption controversies, Senate President Pro Tempore Ping Lacson said national leaders must be prepared to confront growing public anger over the misuse of public funds. Lacson made the remarks as multiple reputable survey firms showed waning popularity for Marcos, a trend Malacañang has attributed to the administration’s efforts to make difficult decisions against corruption. Lacson, a presidential candidate in the 2025 elections, said he hoped Marcos would remain firm in pursuing accountability. Following a leadership shuffle in the Senate, Lacson assumed the chairmanship of the Blue Ribbon Committee and oversaw the investigation into the alleged infrastructure scam.

Source: Philippine Star January 02, 2026 07:03 UTC