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Lacson Gets PNP Assurance: Internal Cleansing Sustained

Sen. Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson on Thursday received an assurance from the Philippine National Police leadership that the internal cleansing he initiated in the institution more than 20 years ago has been sustained.

Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla said the PNP has become one of the most trusted organizations in the country under the leadership of P/Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr., citing the gains from the internal cleansing initiated by Lacson.

In Filipino: PNP Tiniyak kay Lacson: Patuloy ang Internal Cleansing

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Lacson Gets DILG Secretary’s Support for LGU Input in National Budget Planning

Sen. Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson on Thursday got the support of Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remulla on the need to give local government units (LGUs) a greater say in crafting the national budget.

Remulla agreed with Lacson on the importance of involving district representatives in regional development councils (RDCs) so they can better appreciate and support local development priorities in the national budget.

In Filipino: Lacson, Nakuha ang Suporta ng DILG Secretary sa Paglahok ng LGUs sa Pagbuo ng Pambansang Badyet

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Lacson: Let Cayetano Take a Break

At least for now, Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano’s trip abroad is not an issue and he should be allowed to take a break from the stress he himself created, Sen. Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson said Thursday.

Lacson also sincerely wished Cayetano well despite their differences, especially if Cayetano and his wife, Taguig Mayor Lani Cayetano, are traveling for health-related reasons.

In Filipino: Lacson: Hayaan Munang Magpahinga si Cayetano

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Lacson Honors 10 Outstanding Filipinos, Salutes Everyday Heroes in Public Service

Sen. Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson on Wednesday honored 10 Filipino heroes recognized this year by the Metrobank Foundation for their excellence, integrity and dedication to public service.

In his sponsorship speech for Senate Resolution 629, Lacson lauded this year’s awardees as “Filipinos who saw a problem and, in their own way, chose to do something about it.”

In Filipino: Lacson, Pinarangalan ang 10 Natatanging Pilipino, Pinasalamatan ang mga Ordinaryong Bayani sa Serbisyong Pampubliko

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Lacson: After Romualdez Arrest, Let Trial Proceed and Let Evidence Speak

Following the arrest of former Speaker Martin Romualdez, it is now time to let the trial proceed and let the evidence speak on the flood control scandal, Sen. Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson said Monday evening.

Lacson said the arrest of Romualdez, a cousin of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., should silence critics who have accused the President of weak leadership and lack of resolve.

In Filipino: Lacson: Matapos ang Pag-Aresto kay Romualdez, Ituloy ang Paglilitis at Hayaang Magsalita ang Ebidensya

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