The Philippines’ next leader should take into account the overwhelming problems hounding the country amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis and must be prepared to solve these, Senator Panfilo Lacson said on Sunday. More than deciding to file his or her candidacy and get elected, Lacson said the...
Senator Panfilo Lacson intimated on Saturday, June 5, a possible link between the United States' incoming vaccine donations to the Philippines and the visiting forces agreement (VFA) between the two countries. Senator Panfilo 'Ping' Lacson (Senate of the Philippines) In an interview over radio...
People would not vote for politicians who were in denial about their election plans but end up running for office, Senate President Vicente "Tito" Sotto III said on Friday, June 4. Senate President Vicente 'Tito' Sotto III (Alvin Kasiban/MANILA BULLETIN File Photo) Sotto said he does not want to be...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) believes that insurgency will end when roads begin ‘’because the guerilla bases will no longer exist if roads will be open to that area.‘’ Members of the Philippine Army during a rescue operation to get trapped residents in Barangay Datu Javier,...
Senators do not find anything wrong with giving incentives to encourage people to get vaccinated against the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19). A resident of Parañaque City gets vaccinated against COVID-19 on May 18, 2021. (Ali Vicoy/MANILA BULLETIN) This, as Las Piñas City Representative...
The powerful bicameral Commission on Appointments (CA) on Monday, May 17, confirmed the promotion of Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Brigadier General Henry Dayaoen as Major General. Dayaoen’s confirmation appeared to have been rushed because he could no longer be legally promoted less than...
Senator Panfilo Lacson on Sunday commended Malacañang and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) for upholding the rule of law in naming a new commanding general for the Philippine Army. Lacson, who chairs the Senate Committee on National Defense and Security, noted that the appointment of Maj....
Actresses Jodi Sta Maria and Iwa Moto are proud parents following Thirdy Lacson's recent milestone. On Instagram, Jodi was ecstatic. "Anak, I know you told me not to post this kasi ayaw mo yung hair mo sa photo (gwapo ka parin anak) but I couldn’t help it!!! I am just so proud of you! It wasn’t...
Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson said the existence of “troll farms” coupled with the proliferation of false information on the Internet are putting a damper on the Filipino voters ability to be discerning of political candidates during the elections. Besides being effortlessly swayed by...
While President Rodrigo Duterte may consider his statements about the West Philippine Sea issue during the May 2016 elections a joke, Senator Panfilo Lacson said such pronouncements are no laughing matter. Duterte, on Monday night, admitted that his promise to ride a jet ski to Spratly Island, one...
After President Duterte called his pledge to ride a jet ski to plant a Philippine flag to the Spratly Islands as a pure campaign joke, Lacson said he believes it is high-time Filipino voters become more discerning in choosing the country’s future leaders. Lacson said he expects this to be another...
Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson said the government can make use of the humongous congressional insertions the Department of Budget and Management has tagged as “For Later Release” to meet the P20-billion requirement for the procurement of coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines for this year. Lacson...