Lacson to Cayetano: Why check on senators who seemed happy?

Senators from the majority bloc on May 13, 2025 on the night of the Senate shooting. (Photo from the Facebook account of Sen. Bong Go.)

MANILA, Philippines — Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson took a swipe at Senator Pia Cayetano over her statement that no one from the minority bloc checked on members of the majority following the May 13 shooting inside the Senate complex.

“Quote of the day: ‘No one checked on us!’” Lacson wrote on X, referring to Cayetano’s emotional statement during Wednesday’s Senate session.

“How could you even check on people who seemed happily eating, drinking coffee, and even going on Facebook Live, while accusing the minority bloc of supposedly knowing something about the gunfires in the Senate?” he added.

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