Senator Ping Lacson did not mince words as tensions flared inside the Senate, calling out what he described as deliberate attempts to disrupt the Blue Ribbon Committee’s investigation into the flood control fund controversy.

In a blunt remark that quickly caught public attention, Lacson said Senator Imee Marcos appeared to want to act as the Senate’s “meow meow”—a pointed jab suggesting persistent noise rather than substance during proceedings. The comment followed a series of criticisms raised against Lacson’s leadership of the committee, including claims that he was limiting discussion and shielding certain personalities from being named.

Lacson rejected these accusations, explaining that time limits and procedural rules exist to ensure fairness among senators and keep hearings focused. He stressed that the goal of the investigation is not political theater but clarity—following documents, sworn testimonies, and budget records tied to alleged irregularities in flood control projects.

The Senate Blue Ribbon chair also questioned the motives behind repeated interruptions and side issues raised during hearings, saying these risk distracting from the real issue: whether public funds meant for flood protection were misused. According to Lacson, investigations should not be derailed by personality clashes or grandstanding.

As the probe continues, the exchange highlights a familiar Senate dynamic—strong personalities, sharp language, and competing narratives. But beneath the sound bites, the process moves on, anchored on evidence rather than theatrics.

Quiet takeaway: Noise may grab headlines, but Senate investigations are decided by records, not remarks.