Manila, May 5 -- Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson on Tuesday defended the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee's investigation into alleged flood control anomalies, stressing that its findings are evidence-based and intended to guide prosecution and not prejudge those implicated.

In a privilege speech, Lacson addressed criticism over the probe and the delay in signing its partial report, emphasizing that the inquiry is grounded on documents, testimonies, and multiple hearings conducted in aid of legislation.

"We are not here to indict, much less convict or hand down a final judgment... we go where the evidence leads us," he said.

He said developments outside the Senate show that the probe is already producing results, with enforceme...