Lacson says TESDA offered him P5-M 'allocation fund,' but agency denies claim

GMA Network - Oct 24, 2026

Senator Panfilo "Ping" Lacson on Saturday said the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) offered him a P5-million "allocation fund," but the agency rejected the claim.

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