**Politics: Ping Lacson Denies Imee Marcos' Claims on Constitutional Amendments**. Senator Panfilo 'Ping' Lacson has denied allegations made by Senator Imee Marcos regarding a supposed attempt by the Senate minority to take control of the upper chamber leadership. According to Lacson, these claims are 'flat, outright lies' and have never been discussed in their caucuses. The allegations were made in relation to a potential bid to thwart the presidency of Vice President Sara Duterte in 2028. Lacson emphasized that they frequently meet but have never talked about such a move, and it is unclear what the intentions are behind spreading these claims.