Sen. Panfilo “Ping” Lacson said he rejected an alleged ₱5 million allocation from the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) and plans to question the offer during plenary debates on the agency’s proposed 2027 budget.

Lacson said the offer was relayed through his Senate staff early this week.

The senator also declared he would seek clarification on the alleged allocation when TESDA’s proposed 2027 budget is taken up in the Senate plenary.

“When TESDA’s proposed 2027 budget comes up for plenary debate, I will seek clarification on the ₱5-million fund offer made to me through my Senate staff early this week. I declined unequivocally,” Lacson said.

A screenshot of a message shared by the senator stated that a TESDA allocation fund had supposedly been set aside for him in the amount of ₱5 million.

Lacson responded, “Malabo yan. Decline,” indicating his rejection of the offer.