Lacson ‘tired of losing friends’ as blue ribbon panel chair

MANILA, Philippines — Sen.

Panfilo Lacson said on Wednesday that he “intentionally and voluntarily relinquished” the chairmanship of the Senate blue ribbon committee because he was tired of losing old friends and creating new enemies.

After acting Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian was officially elected as head of the chamber by the new 13-member majority with ...