FALSE. Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson resigned from the Senate amid political controversies.
FACT. There is no official Senate record, resignation letter, or government announcement confirming that Panfilo Lacson stepped down from office.
He remains an active senator in the 20th Congress, based on official Senate records.
The circulating videos use sensational captions implying that Lacson had already left or resigned from his post.
However, these claims misrepresent earlier statements in which he only mentioned having “considered” resignation during a period of frustration, not an actual formal resignation.
The origin of the confusion traces back to a One News interview where Lacson acknowledged briefly thinking about resignation due to tensions and controversies in the Senate.
He later clarified that he did not pursue resignation and continues to serve as senator while advocating institutional reforms within the chamber.
Despite viral claims online, there is no Senate document, official statement, or administrative action indicating that he resigned or was removed from office. Panfilo Lacson remains a sitting member of the 20th Congress.
