After confirming during a press briefing on November 4, 2025, that Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson would return as chairman of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee, the upper chamber formally elected him to the post upon the resumption of plenary sessions on November 12, 2025.

Lacson’s return comes a little over a month after he stepped down from the same position on October 6, 2025, following questions raised by some of his colleagues regarding his leadership of the committee. Despite the brief resignation, Lacson emphasized that he is now “more than ready and fully prepared” to resume his duties.

During the November 4 press briefing, the senator said he had already lined up key witnesses for the committee’s upcoming probe into alleged irregularities in flood control projects. He vowed to pursue the investigation thoroughly and hold accountable those responsible.

Senator JV Ejercito nominated Lacson for the position, and with no objections raised on the floor, the Senate unanimously approved his reappointment.

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