Independent presidential candidate Panfilo M. Lacson on Wednesday, April 6 criticized the exploitation of the country’s party list system, saying the rich use it to lobby for their interests in Congress. Lacson issued the statement after President Duterte himself said that the next generation of...
Independent presidential candidate Sen. Panfilo "Ping" Lacson has questioned the suspension of fuel subsidies to public utility vehicle (PUV) operators and drivers by the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) during the election period from March 25 to May 8. Without a legal...
It was a Bohol mayor who ignited the passion of independent presidential candidate Senator Panfilo "Ping" M. Lacson to scrutinize the national budget. At the start of a meeting with representatives of sectoral groups in Bohol on Tuesday, Lacson thanked Jagna Mayor Joseph Rañola for teaching him...
ODIONGAN, Romblon—Presidential candidate Senator Panfilo ‘Ping’ M. Lacson has raised the possibility of increasing the number of renewable energy sources to electrify off-grid island communities in the country. Electricity supply issues bother the residents of Tablas Island recently,...
Presidential candidate Panfilo "Ping" Lacson has vowed to help the tourism industry bounce back from the adverse impact of the Covid-19 pandemic under his administration. Senator Ping Lacson (Facebook) Lacson gave this commitment, Monday, April 4 during his visit to the Odiongan Municipal Tourism...
Presidential candidate Senator Panfilo M. Lacson on Monday, April 4 said he would inhibit himself from any Senate investigation into the unpaid P203-billion estate tax on the Marcos family. "Ako, dahil presidential candidate ‘yung involved sa isyu—sabi ko nga kanina—mag-i-inhibit ako sa...
Presidential candidate Panfilo ‘Ping’ M. Lacson and running mate Senate President Vicente ‘Tito’ C. Sotto III on Monday, April 4 took their good governance agenda in their campaign swing to the island province of Romblon. Lacson, Sotto and senatorial aspirant Emmanuel ‘Manny’ Piñol...
Presidential candidate Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson said the Philippines has an obligation to call for an end and join other countries in condemning the repression in Myanmar due to its own experience under Martial Law. Lacson pointed this out when he and other presidential bets were asked...
Presidential candidate Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Sunday renewed his appeal for voters in the upcoming May 2022 elections to vote wisely and to favor those who are worth their vote. As far as he is concerned, Lacson said he still believes the Filipino “is worth fighting for,” echoing...
Presidential aspirants Senators Manny Pacquiao and Panfilo “Ping” Lacson are among the candidates who are vocal in saying they are in favor of banning political dynasties during the Commission on Elections (Comelec) presidential debate held on Sunday night. Pacquiao, however, said that even if...
It is not the system that is weak but the government officials who do not lead by example are primarily the ones to blame against the proliferation of corruption in the country, presidential candidate Senator Panfilo ‘Ping’ Lacson said. Lacson presented this argument Sunday evening at the...
The prevent the country’s best and the brightest from leaving the Philippines, presidential candidate Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson said he will provide free housing units and vehicles, on top of a competitive salary package, for Filipino scientists should he win the presidency in the...