Rehab czar shares lessons of ‘Yolanda’ [Manila Bulletin]

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From the Manila Bulletin: Three years after supertyphoon Yolanda, the man who was appointed “rehabilitation czar” to help bring “normal” into the lives of people in the Yolanda Corridor, thinks back on work done and turned over. And coming from that experience, he shares some insights that can push government action on disaster preparedness and rehabilitation.  Continue reading “Rehab czar shares lessons of ‘Yolanda’ [Manila Bulletin]”

Tough crime czar Ping Lacson weeps every time he remembers his mother. Here’s why [Politiko]

From Politiko: Lacson, who spoke at a gathering marking Women’s Month in Aliaga, said his late mother instilled discipline and a sense of right and wrong in him and his seven siblings when they were young.  Continue reading “Tough crime czar Ping Lacson weeps every time he remembers his mother. Here’s why [Politiko]”

A new year and a new challenge for Panfilo Lacson [Sunday Times Magazine]

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From The Sunday Times: Much has been said and written about Panfilo “Ping” Morena Lacson Sr., the 67-year-old statesman who was born out of humble beginnings in Imus, Cavite on June 1, 1948. A principled Caviteño ever since his youth, Lacson became a permanent fixture in the political landscape because of his love for country, and truth and justice.  Continue reading “A new year and a new challenge for Panfilo Lacson [Sunday Times Magazine]”

What melts Ping Lacson’s heart? [Philippine Star]

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From the Philippine Star: Former senator and police chief Panfilo “Ping” Lacson says his toughest job ever was also the one that easily melted his heart — that of being Rehabilitation Czar of areas hit by “Yolanda,” the strongest typhoon in recorded history.  Continue reading “What melts Ping Lacson’s heart? [Philippine Star]”

Lacson on Estrada: I owe him what I am now [published in the Philippine Daily Inquirer]

Sen. Ping Lacson on former President Joseph Estrada, as published in the Philippine Daily Inquirer: “President Erap and I have really been through a lot together. Matagal din ang aming pinagsamahan.”

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