Tag: Luis Villafuerte

Lacson says he’s “going all in” to ensure pork-free national budget despite Villafuerte, Defensor criticisms

(Eagle News)–Senator Panfilo Lacson on Saturday, Sept. 28, stood firm in what he said was his crusade against pork barrel despite criticisms by several congressmen. “(Deputy Speaker) LRay Villafuerte, Party-list Rep. Mike Defensor, and other House members can take turns in maligning me while defending their pork but I’m still going all in,” Lacson said in a Tweet. Lacson was responding to Villafuerte’s claims the senator’s remarks the House had planned to grant P700 million […]