Lacson warns ‘kapalmuks’ testing public patience anew over 2027 budget

MANILA, Philippines — Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Wednesday warned that public patience was once again being tested by individuals he described as “kapalmuks,” (thick-faced) as scrutiny over questionable allocations in the proposed 2027 national budget continues. According to Lacson, the flood control scandal had barely settled when these individuals began testing the public’s patience anew. “When anger meets vigilance, greed and callousness face a fierce fight. The flood control scandal has barely settled, yet the ‘kapalmuks’ of the world are testing the limits of the people’s patience yet again,” he said in a post on X. “I would like to […]...Keep on reading: Lacson warns ‘kapalmuks’ testing public patience anew over 2027 budget

Mark Rem

Nov 4, 2026 - 12:30

Lacson warns ‘kapalmuks’ testing public patience anew over 2027 budget

MANILA, Philippines — Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Wednesday warned that public patience was once again being tested by individuals he described as “kapalmuks,” (thick-faced) as scrutiny over questionable allocations in the proposed 2027 national budget continues. According to Lacson, the flood control scandal had barely settled when these individuals began testing the public’s patience anew. “When anger meets vigilance, greed and callousness face a fierce fight. The flood control scandal has barely settled, yet the ‘kapalmuks’ of the world are testing the limits of the people’s patience yet again,” he said in a post on X. “I would like to […]...

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