Agri group backs raps filed by Ping vs BOC [Inquirer]

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From the Inquirer: An umbrella organization of agriculture industry groups has lauded the economic sabotage complaint filed against former Customs Commissioner Nicanor Faeldon and several others for their alleged involvement in rice smuggling. Continue reading “Agri group backs raps filed by Ping vs BOC [Inquirer]”

Lacson: Faeldon mistaken on smuggling accusation [CNN Philippines]

From CNN Philippines: Outgoing Customs Commissioner Nicanor Faeldon is mistaken in believing Panfilo “Pampi” Lacson Jr.’s activities qualify as smuggling, Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson said Tuesday.

Related:  Panayam: Sen. Lacson sa ‘The Source’ sa CNN Philippines

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PCSO open to charter amendment [Manila Times]

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From The Manila Times: THE Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) is open to the proposal to reduce its mandatory contributions to other government agencies.  Continue reading “PCSO open to charter amendment [Manila Times]”

Lacson: Why not use pork to fund free tuition law? [Inquirer]

From the Philippine Daily Inquirer: Get rid of the congressional pork barrel to raise the P20 billion to P25 billion needed to provide free tuition in state universities and colleges (SUCs) next school year. That’s the solution of Sen. Panfilo Lacson.

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Lacson says PNP needs the will to end ‘jueteng’ [Manila Bulletin]

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From Manila Bulletin: Lacson estimated that the daily take from jueteng operations, usually in the Luzon area, reaches P267 million a day or about a potential P96 billion a year.

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