It's up to the election hopefuls whether or not they want to undergo drug testing. (Clockwise) Former Senator Bongbong Marcos, Senator Tito Sotto, Senator Ping Lacson (MANILA BULLETIN) This was basically Malacañang's reaction Tuesday, Nov. 23, even as it acknowledged that several aspiring...
Senate President Vicente C. Sotto III and Senator Panfilo M. Lacson today, Nov. 22 underwent an ‘’encompassing holistic drug test’’ at the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) to show that they are drug free as they prepare for the May 2022 national elections. The Lacson/Sotto...
Senate President Vicente Sotto III on Tuesday said he agrees that all candidates, including President Duterte, should make his statement of assets, liabilities and net worth (SALN) known to the public. Sotto also said he also believes that all candidates in next year’s elections should also...
While stressing it was a parochial matter, Partido Reporma chairman and standard-bearer Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Monday Nov. 15 defended the right of his supporters in the city of Manila to wear face masks promoting his presidential candidacy. `He also lauded the Department of the Interior and...
Some senators on Monday, Nov. 8 expressed readiness to tackle the amendments to the proposed P5-trillion national budget. Senator Sonny Angara, who chairs the Senate Finance Committee, said the many of the committee report amendments are focused on boosting the government’s COVID-19 response,...
Senator Panfilo M. Lacson, Partido Reporma chairman and standard bearer, meets political leaders and residents of Pampanga tomorrow, Friday October 29, to offer possible solutions he had in mind as regards the most pressing concerns of their province. The activity is part of the “Online...
Leyte Rep. Lucy Torres-Gomez Leyte 4th District Rep. Lucy Torres-Gomez expressed her admiration for the 2022 tandem of Senate President Vicente Sotto III and Sen. Panfilo Lacson, as she touted the relevance of their campaign platform to families living in the provinces, especially rural areas. “I...
Sen. Panfilo Lacson Sr. (Manila Bulletin photo) Presidential aspirant Sen. Panfilo Lacson Sr. has said that he has no problem with movie stars joining politics as long as they perform. "Lahat naman, mga artista, policeman, miski anong pinanggalingan na background, they have all good intentions....
It doesn’t make sense to Vice President and presidential aspirant Leni Robredo why there is an accusation from Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson that she and Senator Franklin Drilon made indirect gestures and insinuations to blindside him during their last unity meeting. Vice President Leni...
Senator Vicente Sotto III said Friday, Oct. 16, that he and his running mate, Sen. Panfilo Lacson, have decided to include 14 senatorial candidates in their slate for the 2022 elections. Senators Panfilo 'Ping' Lacson and Vicente 'Tito' Sotto III pose for a photo after filing their certificates of...
Ciara Sotto In a statement sent to yours truly by her trusted team, actress-host Ciara Sotto breaks her silence and poured her emotions into the ongoing election campaign issues happening within her family circle. Her father, veteran comedian and host Vicente “Tito” Sotto is running for vice...
Even Senate President Vicente Sotto III does not think that the opposition will be able to unify candidates against administration bets for the 2022 elections. Senator Panfilo 'Ping' Lacson (right) and Senate President Vicente 'Tito' Sotto III (left). The two have confirmed their plans to run in...
