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  Sotto Dismisses Projected Tandem with Other Bets: No Other President for Me But Lacson February 27, 2022 -  "Hindi ko iniisip yan (I am not thinking of that)."  On this note, Senate President Vicente "Tito" Sotto III dismissed on Saturday a projected tandem with presidential aspirant Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Sotto maintained he is focused on working with his presidential aspirant, Sen. Panfilo "Ping" M. Lacson. "I have not given it a thought. In my sphere we are working on the presidency of Sen. Ping Lacson," Sotto said at the CNN Philippines Vice Presidential Debates, when asked about the possibility of him and Marcos winning the May 9 elections. He also maintained that if he and Lacson will be elected, they will use their more than 80 years in public service to address the humongous problems facing the country. "After 30 years I think handa ako dito. So ganoon ang aking thinking...wala akong iniisip na kung iba ang mananalo at this point (Af...

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 FEBRUARY 25, 2022: NEWS HEADLINES UPDATES

 Ping: 'Fat-Free' Na Badyet, Mahalaga sa Pagbangon Mula sa Pandemya Pebrero 25, 2022 -  Mahalagang tiyaking "fat-free" ang mga susunod na pambansang badyet para makabangon ang bansa mula sa epekto ng pandemya. Dahil dito, ipinahayag ni Senador Ping Lacson ang kanyang suporta sa fiscal consolidation plan ng National Economic and Development Authority para sa susunod na administrasyon. "Thank you, NEDA. This is what I’ve always been saying during budget deliberations. With a yearly average of P328B UNUSED appropriations for the past 10 years (2010-2020) and P700B in MISUSED/ABUSED budget each year, there couldn’t be a better advice," ani Lacson, na tumatakbo sa pagka-Presidente sa ilalim ng Partido Reporma,  sa kanyang Twitter account  nitong Biyernes. Pinatungkulan ni Lacson ang halos P328 bilyon sa badyet na hindi nagamit kada taon mula 2010 hanggang 2020 dahil sa kakulangan ng tamang pagpaplano - at P700 bilyon na nasayang kada taon dahil sa korapsyon, base...

 February 24, 2022 Sen Lacson's Opening Statement on the Investigation into Missing Persons Linked to Sabong, E-Sabong As your Vice Chairman and erstwhile Chairman of the Committee on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs, I have a very brief statement to make. Thirty-one reported missing persons as of latest count, without any trace apparently, is a big challenge to the PNP and the entire law enforcement community. Failing to resolve these cases will be a big slap or an embarrassment to the PNP as well. So I hope this legislative inquiry can help resolve the issue at hand. With that thank you very much for the opportunity to make that statement. *****

  Lacson bares being asked to stop ‘attacking’ fellow bet amid campaign vs ‘theives’ Presidential candidate, Senator Panfilo Lacson (right), and vice-presidential bet, Senate President Vicente Sotto III (left), speak with reporters on the sidelines of their campaign event at the Batangas City Convention Center on Wednesday, February 23, 2022. Photo from Lacson-Sotto media bureau MANILA, Philippines — “Kung may nasasaktan, hindi ko kasalanan ‘yon [If somebody is hurt, it’s not my fault].” Presidential candidate and Senator Panfilo Lacson, who has repeatedly campaigned against so-called thieves in government, said this on Wednesday as he bared he was asked to stop “attacking” a fellow candidate. Speaking with reporters on the sidelines of his campaign activities in Batangas City, Lacson said a supporter of a fellow contender recently called him up to make the request. But Lacson denied attacking a certain candidate in his speeches, saying he and vice presidential running mate, Senate...

 FEBRUARY 23, 2022: NEWS HEADLINES UPDATES

  In Laguna, Lacson, Sotto reunite with fellow Senate ‘macho bloc’ member Honasan MANILA, Philippines — Long-time Senate allies and members of the so-called “macho bloc” in the upper chamber, Senator Panfilo Lacson, Senate President Vicente Sotto III and former Senator Gringo Honasan shared the stage for the first time on Tuesday since the campaign period began. Lacson and Sotto, who are seeking the presidency and vice presidency, respectively, were joined by Honasan and other members of the tandem’s senatorial slate as they wooed voters in vote-rich Laguna. Former Senator JV Ejercito, Dr. Minguita Padilla, former Philippine National Police chief Guillermo Eleazar and former Agriculture Secretary Manny Pinol also joined the Lacson-Sotto tandem in the Laguna visit. The candidates held a town hall event at the Santo Angel Sur Covered Court, where they spoke before the local folk, including small business owners, tricycle operators and drivers. “It was the first time after 15 days in ...

  Ping: 'Positive' Government Intervention, Kailangan Para Maiahon ang MSMEs sa Pandemya Pebrero 22, 2022 -  Kailangan na ng "positibong" government intervention para matulungan ang Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) na makabangon mula sa epekto ng pandemya. Ayon kay Partido Reporma standard-bearer Sen. Panfilo "Ping" M. Lacson, ito ang dapat gawin sa halip na overregulation na pumipigil sa pribadong sektor na mas makatulong sa economic recovery. Binubuo ng MSMEs ang halos 99.5 porsyento ng mga negosyo sa bansa at 63.2 porsyento ng kabuuang labor force. "Pag mag-intervene ang gobyerno, patulong hindi pabawal," ani Lacson sa kanyang panayam sa DZRH radio. Sakaling mahalal bilang Pangulo, magpapatupad si Lacson ng komprehensibo at targeted financial packages para sa MSMEs kasabay ng mga matatanggap na tulong mula sa pribadong sektor. Dagdag pa ni Lacson, may ibang mga kumpanya tulad ng SM Group na nagbibigay ng loan sa mga suppliers, karamih...

  Lacson: Lifetime Achievement Award from PMA an Inspiration February 22, 2022 -  A source of inspiration. On this note, Sen. Panfilo "Ping" M. Lacson thanked his Alma Mater, the Philippine Military Academy, for conferring on him the Lifetime Achievement Award on Saturday. Lacson, a member of the PMA Matatag Class of 1971, noted the award is given to alumni who have spent at least 50 years of "dedicated, exemplary and unblemished service to the country." "Thank you Philippine Military Academy for recognizing my 50 years of dedicated service to country and people and for the arduous four years of imbibing in me the values of Courage, Integrity and Loyalty," he said  on his Twitter account . Lacson - who is running for President under Partido Reporma - spent 50 years in public service, including 30 as a law enforcer in the Philippine Constabulary and Philippine National Police. During this time, he fought not only criminals but also corruption - with his ...

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  Comment of former LTO chief Mar Santiago’67 on Sen. Ping’s PMA LAAward as posted in another chat group The PMAAAI has given the Life Achievement Award to one of its more prominent alumni, among other awardees.  Sen. Ping Lacson, in his acceptance speech, has given back the accolade to his, our Alma Mater, the PMA. The assumption is that the alumni community are one in giving him the recognition for his more than fifty years of outstanding service and leadership. If you believe that we are special and, in fact, especially trained to lead with Courage, Integrity and Loyalty and to give meaning to that recognition, I urge every alumnus and alumna of the Academy, and those who have gone to the portals of Fort Del Pilar, to support him for President.  There is hope. We do not go for the survey-perceived winners. WE MAKE WINNERS!

  Inangkin, ginatasan: Imee used ABS-CBN as her personal kitty during Marcos years – PSE president Ramon Monzon Not only did then President Ferdinand Marcos wrest control of ABS-CBN away from the Lopezes, his daughter, now Senator Imee Marcos, pilfered the network’s funds to buy her stuff. This was contained in the “missing” affidavit of former SGV & Co. partner and self-confessed Imee “dummy” Ramon Monzon given to the Presidential Commission on Good Government (PCGG) supposedly as part of his 1987 immunity deal. The 68-year old Monzon, who is now president of the Philippine Stock Exchange, was recruited in 1984 by then husband of Imee, Tommy Manotoc, to manage not only ABS-CBN (Banahaw Broadcasting Corp. or BBC Channel 2) but also RPN-9 and IBC-13. “Monzon testified that he was of the impression that the networks were owned by Roberto Benedicto because all the checks were sent to his office and signed by him. Later on, Imee Maros started giving orders,” according to the August...

 Ping Lacson: Interview on Bombo Radyo Network News | Feb. 17, 2022

  Ping: EO para sa National ID, Magreresulta sa Mas Mabilis Na Transaksyon sa Gobyerno Pebrero 17, 2022 -  Ang executive order na nagtatakda sa Philippine Identification (PhiIID) o Philippine Identification System Number (PSN)  bilang sapat na pruweba ng pagkakakilanlan para sa lahat ng transaksyon sa pribado at pampublikong sektor ay magreresulta sa mas mabilis na proseso hindi lamang para sa mga Pinoy kundi para na rin sa mga foreigners na nakatira at may negosyo sa bansa. Binigyang papuri ni Partido Reporma standard-bearer Sen. Panfilo "Ping" M. Lacson ang paglagda ni Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte sa naturang executive order. "Thank you President Rodrigo Duterte for this. Being an author/sponsor of the measure in the Senate and a longtime advocate of the National ID system like you, I support you unequivocally in this regard," ani Lacson  sa kanyang Twitter account  nitong Miyerkules. Sa ilalim ng  Executive Order 162 , binigyang diin ng Pangulo na may ...

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  Ping Lacson on forgiving political foes, how to have abs, and his near-death experience Panfilo “Ping” Lacson is an award-winning former Director General of the Philippine National Police (PNP), now senator and presidential candidate known for his anti-crime and anti-corruption exploits, imposing a 34-inch waistline limit for the police, and refusing to use his senator’s pork barrel of P200 million a year. He authored many laws like the National ID Law, Anti-Red Tape Act, the Free Irrigation Law, etc. He gave this writer an exclusive one-hour interview. Here are excerpts: PHILIPPINE STAR: What are the secrets of your youthfulness? How come you’re almost the same age as President Duterte but you look younger? SENATOR PANFILO LACSON:  (Laughs) Siguro hindi ko dinaramdam ‘yung mga pinagdaanan ko. Hindi lingid sa kaalaman mo na  from 2001 since I left the PNP as chief  hanggang  2010 , hanggang umalis na si  Pangulong Arroyo . Wala na sa akin ‘yon,  but ...

  Lacson thumbs down Martial law Mawab, Davao de Oro—Partido Reporma standard-bearer Panfilo “Ping” Lacson assured Filipinos democracy will be preserved and protected under his administration as he rejected outright concerns about bringing back the dark days of Martial law. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of his campaign rally at the Lorenzo National High School here, Saturday, Lacson said imposing military rule or going the authoritarian route has never crossed his mind “No. Definitely, democracy will be preserved. No Martial law, no dictatorship,” he said. The presidential aspirant explained that the 1987 Philippine Constitution, which was enacted after the fall of the Marcos dictatorship, already established certain guidelines on when to declare martial law that has essentially made it almost a non-option. “It can only last for 60 days and it has to be validated by Congress. Also, the Bill of Rights is well-entrenched. It won’t be touched. You cannot arrest just anyone ev...

  Lacson says R&D, irrigation will improve Mindanao’s agriculture sector Presidential candidate Senator Panfilo Lacson on Saturday, Feb. 12 said that a Lacson presidency would seek to improve Mindanao’s agriculture sector through research and development (R&D) and irrigation. After staging rallies in Davao del Norte in southern Mindanao yesterday, Lacson told DZRH radio that his specific agenda for Mindanao, dubbed as the country’s “food basket”, is agriculture. Lacson said the implementation of his Free Irrigation Act should be followed up as the country has more than one million hectares still in need of irrigation. This should be supported by a strong R&D that would also focus on the banana industry as plantations face potential pests.