FOLLOWING Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson’s resignation, Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III has identified several senators who may be considered for the position of chairperson of the blue ribbon committee.
In an interview, Sotto named Senators Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito, Raffy Tulfo, Pia Cayetano, Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan, and Risa Hontiveros as potential candidates for the role.
Sotto emphasized the importance of Senator Lacson’s recommendation in the selection process. “Sigurado, para sa akin, kung sino ang rekomendasyon ni Senator Lacson would have a very strong edge over anybody else,” Sotto stated, indicating that Lacson’s preference would carry significant weight.
Sotto also announced that a caucus would be held with members of the majority bloc to discuss Lacson’s resignation and the selection of a new chairperson. “So pag-uusapan namin. As a matter of fact, I called a caucus bukas ng tanghali, kaming mga members ng majority, para pag-usapan itong nangyari sa resignation ni Senator Lacson,” he said.
