Category: At a Glance

At a Glance, Documents December 4, 2019October 22, 2020

In the Spirit of Transparency: Lacson Details Proposed Institutional Amendments in 2020 Budget

Sen. Lacson proposed institutional amendments to the P4.1-trillion national budget for 2020. These include added funding for landmark programs of the administration, such as the PhilSys (National ID) program, the Universal Health Program, and free tuition. He also sought to deduct funding from programs of agencies such as the DPWH and DoTr due to their underutilization of funds, and realign them to more worthwhile projects.

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At a Glance October 2, 2019October 2, 2019

At a Glance: The Anti-Terrorism Act of 2019 (18th Congress)

“We need a legal framework for anti-terrorism that is clear, concise, balanced, and rational.” – Sen. Panfilo M. Lacson, in his sponsorship speech on Oct. 2, 2019

At a Glance, Documents July 30, 2019September 8, 2019

A Closer Look: Doctors Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Doctors Pharmaceuticals Inc., owned by the family of DOH Sec. Francisco Duque III, seems to be a “lucky” business entity that sets aside health for wealth, as shown by the following documents.

At a Glance July 29, 2019September 8, 2019

At a Glance: PhilWealth and Department of Wealth

“Here’s the paradox: the financial health of PhilHealth is fast deteriorating, and in fact, in a state of coma. The policies in place engender fraud and corruption and the crooks exploit the system.” – Sen. Panfilo M. Lacson, in his privilege speech on July 29, 2019

At a Glance July 24, 2019August 6, 2019

Sen. Lacson’s Chairmanship and Membership in Senate Committees

In the 18th Congress, Sen. Lacson is chairman of the Senate Committees on:
1. Defense and National Security
2. Accounts

He is vice chairman of the following Senate committees:
1. Electoral Reforms
2. Constitutional Amendments and Revision of Codes
3. Justice and Human Rights
4. Public Order and Dangerous Drugs
5. Games and Amusement
6. Finance
7. Public Services

He is a member of the Senate committees on:
1. Rules
2. Health and Demography
3. Urban Planning, Housing and Resettlement
4. Local Government
5. Energy
6. Foreign Relations
7. Basic Education, Arts and Culture
8. Higher and Technical Education
9. Labor, Employment and Human Resource Development
10. Agriculture and Food
11. Accountability of Public Officers and Investigations (Blue Ribbon)
12. Public Information and Mass Media
13. Public Works
14. Ethics and Privileges
15. Climate Change
16. Ways and Means

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At a Glance June 12, 2019June 14, 2019

Frequently Asked Questions about the National ID System

Here is a list of frequently asked questions about the Philippine ID (National ID) system, which will have its pilot testing in September.

At a Glance May 29, 2019May 29, 2019

A Dumping Ground of Garbage and Drugs

“To say that our country is treated like trash appears to be true, as in literally, amid news reports of tons of waste being illegally shipped into our lands, no thanks to local and foreign smugglers, unscrupulous Customs brokers and corrupt Customs officials.” – Sen. Panfilo M. Lacson, in his privilege speech on May 29, 2019

At a Glance February 9, 2019

Pork-Ridden, Cholesterol-Rich 2019 Budget

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“As the abolished “pork barrel” shows itself anew, dynamic and changeable; resounds in the halls of our country’s legislature; and speaks of the insatiability of corruption, how can one, in good conscience, not see, hear, and speak of it?” – Sen. Panfilo M. Lacson, in his privilege speech on Feb. 8, 2019

At a Glance February 6, 2019February 6, 2019

Senate Bill 2204: Let Us Toughen the Fight Against Terrorism

“Why condemn if we could act? Let us toughen the fight against terrorism.” – Sen. Panfilo M. Lacson, in his sponsorship speech for Senate Bill 2204 (Anti-Terrorism Act of 2019), Feb. 6, 2019.

At a Glance, Videos February 1, 2019February 11, 2019

UsaPing Road Right of Way

Kailan kami babayaran? Anong laban namin pag gobyerno? Ilan ito sa tanong ng mga may-ari ng lupang natamaan ng Road Right of Way ng mga proyekto ng DPWH. Panoorin ang kanilang mga kwento.

At a Glance January 28, 2019February 18, 2019

List: Institutional Amendments Proposed by Sen. Lacson in the 2019 Budget

Sen. Lacson proposed institutional amendments in the P3.7-trillion national budget for 2019. These include:

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At a Glance, Photos January 15, 2019January 17, 2019

List: DPWH Projects with Right-of-Way Components for FY 2018

Kasama ba kayo sa tinamaan ng ROW (Right-of-Way)?

Naglabas na ang DPWH ng listahan ng mga proyektong may pondo na ang road right-of-way (RROW). Kung apektado kayo ng mga proyekto ng DPWH, maaaring tingnan ang lista kung kabilang ang lugar ninyo sa mga napondohan na ang RROW.

Maaari rin pong makipag-ugnayan sa amin ang mga ngayon pa lamang magpoproseso ng mga dokumento para mabigyan ng kompensasyon.

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Magpadala ng photo ng:
– inyong land title/tax declaration, bahay o lupa na tinamaan
– larawan ng DPWH Road Project

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Narito ang listahan ng mga kinauukulang opisyal ng DPWH:

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At a Glance, Interpellation, Photos, Statements December 6, 2018December 6, 2018

At a Glance: ‘Pork’ in the Assistance to LGUs (ALGU) Fund

In his interpellation of the 2019 budget’s general principles, Sen. Lacson raised questions on the possible grave abuse of discretion by lawmakers in the Assistance for LGUs.

At a Glance, Interpellation, Photos, Statements December 5, 2018December 6, 2018

At a Glance: Pork in the Proposed 2019 National Budget

In his interpellation of the 2019 budget at the Senate, Sen. Lacson pointed out instances of “pork” in the 2019 budget. “There is pork, there is pork, there is pork!”

At a Glance, Photos, Videos November 12, 2018November 12, 2018

At a Glance: Issues Hounding the DPWH’s Sariaya, BLISTT Projects

At the Senate hearing on the budget of the Department of Public Works and Highways for 2019, Sen. Lacson pointed out the need to ensure safety measures in implementing major projects such as BLISTT. “It’s bad enough we lose money to corruption. It’s worse if we lose more to lack of planning and preparation, or simply put, incompetence.”

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At a Glance, Photos, Videos September 3, 2018September 5, 2018

At a Glance: Questions Raised by Sen. Lacson in the DPWH Budget for 2019

Tens of billions of pesos in Filipino taxpayers’ money may have been lost due to the implementation of road projects without first settling issues such as right-of-way and slope protection.

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At a Glance, Photos, PingBills August 14, 2018August 14, 2018

At a Glance: Senate Bill 1898, Placing the Training of Police Recruits Under the PNP

At a Glance, Photos, PingBills March 12, 2018March 25, 2018

At a Glance: The Philippine ID System (National ID)

These are the features of the proposed Philippine Identification System (National ID) Act, which Sen. Panfilo M. Lacson sponsored on March 12, 2018. Click here for the text and video of the sponsorship speech.

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At a Glance, Hearings/Investigations, Photos, Statements January 24, 2018March 26, 2018

At a Glance: Findings and Recommendations on the Fatal Hazing of Horacio Castillo III

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At a Glance, PingBills, Statements December 2, 2017December 31, 2017

At a Glance: Where P50.8 billion in unresolved right-of-way funds in the 2018 budget may be realigned

The Senate approved Sen. Lacson’s proposed realignments stemming from unresolved right-of-way funds in the 2018 budget. These are some of the programs that may be funded by the realignments.

At a Glance, Photos, Statements November 28, 2017March 26, 2018

At a Glance: Making VAT Simpler, Fairer and More Efficient

Sen. Lacson’s proposals to make the Value-Added Tax simpler, fairer and more efficient.
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At a Glance, Hearings/Investigations, Photos November 21, 2017March 26, 2018

At a Glance: The Process of the Senate’s Relocation

On Nov. 21, 2017, 14 senators voted for the transfer of the Senate from Pasay City to Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City. This was after Sen. Lacson delivered a sponsorship speech for the Senate’s relocation.

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At a Glance, Hearings/Investigations, Photos November 6, 2017March 26, 2018

At a Glance: New Excerpts of Facebook Group Chat among Aegis Juris Members on Dealing with the Hazing Death of ‘Atio’ Castillo

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At a Glance, Hearings/Investigations, Photos, Videos October 18, 2017March 26, 2018

At a Glance: Aegis Juris’ ‘Commitment’ to the Anti-Hazing Law

The video on top shows members of the Aegis Juris fraternity meeting at a hotel to discuss the hazing death of Horacio Castillo III. Below is the manifesto of the fraternity against hazing, along with a screenshot of one of the members talking about ‘gulpihan.’

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At a Glance, Hearings/Investigations, Photos, Statements October 18, 2017March 26, 2018

At a Glance: John Paul Solano’s Statement on the Hazing Death of Atio Castillo, Given in Executive Session

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At a Glance, Hearings/Investigations, Photos October 18, 2017March 26, 2018

At a Glance: Social Media Chat among Members of the Aegis Juris Fraternity, Regarding the Death of ‘Atio’ Castillo III

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At a Glance, Interpellation, Photos, Statements, Videos October 9, 2017March 26, 2018

At a Glance: Projects Cited by Sen. Lacson in his Interpellation of the DPWH’s Budget for 2018

In his interpellation of the budget of the Department of Public Works and Highways, Sen. Lacson raised questions on several projects. Continue reading “At a Glance: Projects Cited by Sen. Lacson in his Interpellation of the DPWH’s Budget for 2018” →

At a Glance, Complaints/Charges, Photos September 28, 2017April 1, 2019

At a Glance: Sen. Lacson’s Complaint Before the Ombudsman

The complaint stemmed from the entry of rice worth some PHP34.043 million, without the required import permits, earlier this year. It cites violations of:
– RA 10845, Sections 3a and 3c (agricultural smuggling)
– RA 3019, Sections 3e and 3j (graft and corruption)
– Grave Misconduct

Respondents:
– Ex-BOC commissioner Nicanor Faeldon
– NFA Administrator Jason Aquino
– Tomas Alcid, former district collector at Cagayan de Oro port
– Geniefelle Lagmay, Customs liaison officer to NFA of the Office of the BOC Commissioner
– Directors/officers of Cebu Lite Trading Inc., including Filomena Lim, Lucio Roger Lim Jr., Rowena Lim, Joselito Lopez, Josephine Rizalde, and Ambrosio Ursal Jr.

Sen. Lacson also sought the preventive suspension of Aquino, Alcid and Lagmay.

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