Senator Lito Lapid expressed satisfaction with the leadership of Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III during a media interview on Tuesday, October 7.
“Oo naman, tagal na naming magkasama niyan mula no’ng 2004, kasama ko na ‘yan, siya pang-5th terms na dito sa Senado, ako ay 4th terms na rin ako bilang senador, tuloy-tuloy rin kami sa pagseserbisyo sa ating mga kababayan at leadership dito sa Senado,” Lapid said.
When asked about his reaction to Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson’s resignation as chairman of the Senate Committee on Accountability, Public Officers and Investigations (Blue Ribbon), Lapid urged him to stay.
“Dapat mag-stay put siya kasi siyempre, kayang-kaya naman niya ‘yan eh, ewan ko baka may sakit lang kasi kanina hindi nakapag-preside eh,” he said.
Lapid emphasized the importance of Lacson’s role in the committee, citing his background as a former police official.
“Nirerespeto natin kung ano ang mga desisyon niya, pero kailangan siya talaga dahil alam naman natin, straight siya sa imbestigasyon, ex-police ‘yan, ex PNP chief,” Lapid added.