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To prevent corruption from creeping into the 2027 budget measure, Sen. Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson is proposing that livestream cameras continue to roll even when deliberations are suspended, particularly during bicameral conference committee proceedings.
Lacson also called for fewer suspensions during bicameral deliberations, saying these could allow lawmakers to engage in behind-the-scenes discussions beyond the cameras’ reach.
In Filipino: Lacson: Panatilihing ‘Rolling’ ang mga Camera Kahit Suspendido ang Budget Bicam
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Sen. Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson on Saturday warned other government agencies against brazenly offering budget funds to senators, following his disclosure of an P5-million “allocation fund” offer linked to the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA).
Lacson also instructed his staff to provide TESDA Secretary Jose Francisco Benitez with all available details of the “offer” to help in its internal investigation of the incident.
In Filipino: Lacson Nagbabala sa mga Ahensya Laban sa Garapal na Pag-aalok ng Pondo ng Badyet sa mga Senador
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Sen. Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson on Saturday disclosed a P5-million “allocation fund” offer from the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), which he said was made through his Senate staff earlier this week.
Lacson, who unequivocally rejected the offer, said he will seek clarification on the matter when the proposed 2027 budget of the agency comes up for plenary debate in the Senate in November.
In Filipino: Lacson Tinanggihan ang ₱5M Alok na ‘Allocation Fund’ na Dinaan sa Senate Staff
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Uniformed services and government agencies on Friday expressed support for Sen. Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson’s bills seeking to raise the compulsory retirement age of personnel of the Philippine National Police (PNP), Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) and Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) from 56 to 57.
Lacson, who chaired the first hearing on the measures by the Senate Committee on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs, also asked the agencies to study concerns raised about the bills, including their potential impact on the promotion of younger officers.
In Filipino: Mga Panukala ni Lacson na Itaas sa 57 ang Retirement Age ng PNP, BJMP, at BFP, Suportado ng mga Ahensya
Continue reading “Lacson Bills Raising PNP, BJMP, BFP Retirement Age to 57 Win Agency Support”
The Senate is considering cutting some P2 billion from its proposed 2027 budget in the National Expenditure Program (NEP) to set an example of fiscal discipline for the House of Representatives, particularly in the wake of the Supreme Court’s ruling striking down certain provisions of the 2024 and 2025 budgets as unconstitutional, Sen. Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson said Friday.
Lacson, who chairs the Senate Committee on Accounts, said the proposed reduction would demonstrate the Senate’s commitment to budget reforms without affecting its operations.
In Filipino: Lacson: Senado Maaaring Magbawas ng P2B sa 2027 NEP Bilang Halimbawa ng Fiscal Discipline sa Kamara