Citing the under-representation of his home province in the House of Representatives, Sen. Panfilo M. Lacson filed a bill dividing Cavite province into seven legislative districts instead of the present three. Continue reading “Lacson Bill Seeks More Representation for Cavite”
Lacson Bill Clears Confusion Over Pay for Barangay Officials
With barangay officials already saddled with many duties to their constituents, Sen. Panfilo M. Lacson has filed a bill raising their compensation while clearing the confusion caused by past directives on the matter. Continue reading “Lacson Bill Clears Confusion Over Pay for Barangay Officials”
Lacson Bill Extends Retirement Benefits for Employees of Anti-Graft Constitutional Bodies
In recognition of their efforts to fight graft, Sen. Panfilo M. Lacson has filed a bill “extending” to surviving spouses the retirement benefits of employees in the Ombudsman and three anti-graft constitutional bodies. Continue reading “Lacson Bill Extends Retirement Benefits for Employees of Anti-Graft Constitutional Bodies”
Lacson Files Bill to Encourage ‘Whistleblowers’
Following yet another no-show by witnesses to a multimillion-peso corruption case, Sen. Panfilo Lacson has filed a bill aiming to encourage `whistleblowers’ against corrupt government men and punish those who prevent them from testifying. Continue reading “Lacson Files Bill to Encourage ‘Whistleblowers’”
Bill with Safeguards Already Awaiting Passage
If Mrs. Arroyo is serious in having a no-nonsense national ID system, all she has to do is certify an existing bill that provides the needed safeguards for it. Continue reading “Bill with Safeguards Already Awaiting Passage”