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(Updated 1:56 p.m.) In a phone interview with reporters on Thursday, Lacson said he is looking into allegations that Santiago used her pork barrel to construct a cockpit arena in Pasig. “Kasi may sinisimulan akong imbestigahan ngayon, ‘yung paggamit niya ng pork barrel under the guise na sports complex ‘yung ipapagawa eh cockpit arena ang kinonstruct. ‘Yun ay sinisimulan ko na mag-gather ng mga dokumento at ebidensya at kung mayroong basehan again ire-refer ko ‘yan sa Ombudsman,” he said. In a text message to GMA News Online earlier in the day, Lacson was more succinct: “I have just started my investigation. Every time she opens her big mouth, I will gather evidence to expose her misdeeds and corrupt ways.” Santiago’s office said she will issue a statement within the day. Lacson issued the statement a day after Santiago threatened to expose his alleged sins, even his supposed true sexuality. “Maghanda ka (Lacson) dahil meron akong parliamentary immunity, ibulgar ko lahat ng kasalanan mo pati ang sexuality mo,” she said in a radio interview Wednesday. On Thursday, Lacson this was “really below the belt.” “Unang-una hindi totoo [‘yun]. Uso naman ang aminan pero bakit ko aaminin kung talagang hindi totoo kung bakla ako eh baka wala nang macho dito sa mundo,” he said. He said Santiago should read the law again to realize that parliamentary immunity is not in effect during session breaks. He also said Santiago should not use this to trample on the rights of others. “That’s a big Read More …