Lacson to critics as blue ribbon resumes flood probe: Shut the F up

MANILA, Philippines — Monday’s Senate Blue Ribbon Committee hearing opened with sharp remarks from its chair, Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson, as he defended the panel against “skeptics, detractors, and hijackers” amid its probe into the multibillion-peso corruption scandal involving flood control projects. In his opening statement, Lacson said those who branded the