MINORITY VS PING LACSON

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Statement of Senator Alan Peter Cayetano on Senator Lacson’s possible return as BRC chairman: Leave the Minority out

There’s really no need for Senator Lacson to drag the minority into what’s clearly a family matter within the majority. As he admits, his decision to step down from the Blue Ribbon Committee didn’t come from the minority — it came from dissatisfaction within their own ranks. Let’s not rewrite history. When Senate President Escudero and the majority first gave the chairmanship to Senator Marcoleta, the objective was clear — to keep the investigations steady, above politics and focused on finding the Masterminds and the Most Guilty. All this while untangling the web of systemic corruption in Government.

During that time, the majority also faced a similar situation. We were warned of a Senate coup, first when Senator Marcoleta was elected as Chairman of the Blue Ribbon Committee, and Second when in leading the flood control hearings, the direction he took was towards what we all wanted - finding the Most Guilty and The Masterminds. And so the coup did happen, and a new SP was elected. But there was no drama, no intrigue, no blame-shifting from us — just quiet resolve. The leadership under SP Chiz made a decision, stood by it, and moved forward with respect for the institution. That’s how professional and mature leadership behaves when tested.

And when the new majority later decided to replace Senator Marcoleta with Senator Lacson, you didn’t hear a single complaint from the minority. We respected their internal decision, because that’s how institutions should work — with courtesy and mutual respect. We in the minority have no stake in their internal struggles. Our focus has always been on the bigger picture — truth, transparency, and integrity. Kung may tampuhan man sila sa majority, ayos lang ‘yan — politics will always have its share of drama. But let’s not turn the Senate into a teleserye. The Blue Ribbon Committee is not about personalities; it’s about serving the people and protecting the dignity of the institution.

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