Category: Statements

Statements April 29, 2022May 25, 2022

Kanselasyon ng Sorties sa Bicol, Fake News – Lacson Camp

Target ng fake news si independent presidential bet Sen. Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson kung saan sinasabi na kinansela niya ang kanyang pangangampanya sa Bicol, partikulatlt na sa Naga, Camarines Sur ngayong Biyernes.

Ayok sa mga local organizers, may nagsabi raw sa local media na dadalo sana sa kampanya sa Naga na kanselado na ang pagbisita ng independent presidential aspirant.

Statements April 29, 2022May 25, 2022

Lacson Camp Scores Fake News that Bicol Sorties ‘Canceled’

Independent presidential bet Sen. Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson was the target of fake news spreading Friday that he had canceled his campaign events in Bicol, particularly in Naga, Camarines Sur.

Local organizers cited information reaching them that local media who were to attend Lacson’s campaign in Naga were advised that the events were canceled.

Statements April 28, 2022May 25, 2022

Ping, Masaya para sa ‘Yolanda Graduates’ Na Malaking Tulong sa Mga Komunidad na Nasalanta ng Bagyo

Karamihan sa mga development at community planning officers sa Visayas na nakatanggap ng scholarship grant mula sa Office of the Presidential Assistant for Rehabilitation and Recovery (OPARR) noong 2014 ay kasalukuyang tumutulong na sa mga komunidad na nasalanta rin ng kalamidad tulad ng Bagyong Odette at Agaton.

Ang scholarship grant na ito na nagkakahalaga ng US$10-million ay mula rin sa United States Agency for International Development (USAID) sa pakikipagtulungan ng OPARR noong pinamunuan ito ni Senador Ping Lacson na dating nagsilbi bilang Presidential Assistant on Rehabilitation and Recovery.

Sa kanyang pagbisita sa Ormoc, Leyte nitong Miyerkules kasama ang kanyang ka-tandem na si Senate President Tito Sotto, nakausap nila ang ilan sa mga planning officers na naging scholars ng nasabing programa.

Statements April 28, 2022May 25, 2022

Seeing ‘Yolanda Graduates’ Making a Difference vs Calamities in Ormoc Makes Lacson Feel Fulfilled

Many of the development and community planning officers in the Visayas who received scholarship grants from the Office of the Presidential Assistant for Rehabilitation and Recovery (OPARR) through the US$10-million technical support and assistance extended by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) after their areas were devastated by Super Typhoon Yolanda are now helping their communities deal with similar disasters like Odette and Agaton – and independent presidential candidate Sen. Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson is very proud of them.

Lacson, who as Presidential Assistant on Rehabilitation and Recovery facilitated their schooling eight years ago, met with some of the planning officers during his and vice presidential bet Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III’s visit to Ormoc, Leyte on Wednesday.

“Parang fulfilling. Of course tinamaan na naman ng Odette, tinamaan na naman ng Agaton. And we take pride in one of our legacy projects na nabanggit ko kanina, nagpa-scholar kami ng 162 planning officers who are now giving services sa kanilang respective municipalities (It was very fulfilling to see some of the 162 planning officers who underwent training via scholarships now giving services to their respective municipalities and dealing with the effects of recent cyclones like Odette and Agaton),” Lacson said.

Statements April 27, 2022May 25, 2022

Ping: Tapusin na Ang Karahasan sa Abra, Iba Pang Hotspots sa Bansa

Kasabay ng dasal para sa isang mapayapang eleksyon sa Abra at iba pang hotspots sa bansa, kasama rin sa plano ni independent presidential candidate Sen. Ping Lacson ang matuldukan ang kultura ng karahasan sa mga naturang lugar.

Sinabi ni Lacson nitong Martes sa kanyang pagbisita sa Abra na tapusin na ang pamamayagpag ng mga warlord na kumokontrol sa mga residente at lalong nagpapahirap sa kanilang buhay.

“Of course ginawa ko noong Chief PNP ako – pay special attention not only to Abra but in areas na traditionally historically magulo, not only during election period,” ani Lacson sa kanyang panayam sa media.

Statements April 27, 2022May 25, 2022

Lacson Bares Plan to End Bloodshed in Abra, Other Violence-Prone Provinces

Even as he prayed for peaceful elections in Abra and other hotspots on May 9, independent presidential aspirant Sen. Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson has mapped out a plan to put an end to the culture of violence in such areas.

Lacson, who was in Abra on Tuesday, also stressed it is time to end the culture where “warlords” keep residents poor and ignorant, and always dependent on them.

“Of course ginawa ko noong Chief PNP ako – pay special attention not only to Abra but in areas na traditionally historically magulo, not only during election period (I have done this when I headed the Philippine National Police – pay special attention not only to Abra but to areas that have been traditionally and historically prone to violence not only during the election period),” he said in an interview with media.

Statements April 23, 2022May 25, 2022

Lacson-Sotto, Tiwala na Magkakaroon ng Vote Swing sa Mayo

Maliban sa pag-asang tumaas sa survey, tiwala pa rin ang tambalan ni presidential aspirant Sen. Ping Lacson at vice presidential bet niyang si Senate President Tito Sotto na magkakaroon ng vote swing sa darating na halalan sa Mayo.

Statements April 23, 2022May 25, 2022

Lacson, Sotto See Last-Minute Vote Swing from Discerning Voters

More than a better showing in a recent survey, independent presidential aspirant Sen. Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson and his vice presidential bet Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III are counting on a last-minute vote swing from discerning voters in their favor on Election Day.

While Lacson and Sotto maintained that surveys are a snapshot of people’s sentiments on a particular day, they believe voters can still change their minds at the last second.

“Ang isip pwedeng magpalit even in a split second. Pagpasok mo sa polling booth, pwedeng magbago ang shi-shade-an mo because nakapag-discern ka. That’s the reason why yun ang panawagan naming lahat sa voters, maging discerning. Tignan kung sino ang pinaka-qualified, pinaka-competent, pinaka-experienced (People can change their minds in a split second. Even after entering the polling booth and before shading the ballots you can still change your mind. That’s why we keep telling voters to be discerning and look at who is the most qualified and experienced),” Lacson said at a press conference in Rizal Friday.

Statements April 20, 2022May 25, 2022

Mga Miyembro ng Reporma sa Aklan, Antique, Nagpahayag ng Suporta sa Lacson-Sotto Tandem

Patuloy na nagpahayag ng suporta sa kandidatura nina independent presidential aspirant Sen. Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson at ka-tandem nito na si Senate President Tito Sotto ang mga miyembro ng Partido Reporma sa Aklan at Antique sa kabila ng pagbitiw ni Lacson sa partido bilang Chairman noong nakaraang Marso.

Nakipagpulong si Lacson kasama ang mga miyembro ng dati niyang partido nitong Martes ng gabi matapos ang ginanap na town hall session sa Kalibo, Aklan. Ayon sa independent presidential candidate, ang mga miyembro ng Reporma ang nag-organisa ng naturang meeting.

Statements April 20, 2022May 25, 2022

Reporma Members in Aklan, Antique Throw Support Behind Lacson-Sotto

Members of Partido Reporma in Aklan and Antique continue to support the electoral bids of independent presidential aspirant Sen. Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson, even after he had left the party last March.

Lacson met with members of his former party Tuesday evening following a town hall session in Kalibo, Aklan. The Reporma members had requested the meeting, he said.

“Kaya kami pumunta ng Aklan and Caluya, meron kaming candidates doon, nag-request sila kung pwedeng puntahan ko sila. Ang Reporma (members), they continue to support me. Sabi nila kaya kami nag-Reporma because of you (This is the reason we were scheduled to visit Aklan and Caluya. Some candidates from Reporma asked for our presence. They continue to support me. They told me they joined Reporma because of me),” he said.

Statements April 18, 2022May 25, 2022

Lacson: Never Too Late to Respect the Filipino Voters

Statements of Sen. Ping Lacson and SP Tito Sotto on the issues involving the April 17, 2022 press conference

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Statements, Videos April 17, 2022May 25, 2022

Ping: Lalabanan Natin Ang Anumang Hakbang para Hadlangan ang Demokrasya

Nanindigan si independent presidential candidate Sen. Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson nitong Linggo na patuloy niyang lalabanan ang anumang hakbang para hadlangan ang karapatan ng mga botante na bumoto sa ilalim ng demokrasya.

Ayon kay Lacson, hindi siya nag-iisa sa karanasan kung saan kinukumbinsi siya at ibang kandidato sa pagka-Presidente na umatras kapalit ng pera at iba pang konsiderasyon.

“Sinu-subvert na natin ang will ng electorate maski wala pang halalan,” saad ni Lacson sa presscon kasama ang iba pang presidential candidates sa Manila Peninsula Hotel sa Makati City.

Statements, Videos April 17, 2022May 25, 2022

Lacson Vows to Fight Attempts to Subvert Democracy

Independent presidential candidate Sen. Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson on Sunday vowed to fight moves by some sectors to subvert democracy by “convincing” him and some of his fellow presidential aspirants to withdraw from the presidential race.

Lacson said he was not alone in getting feelers to withdraw from the presidential derby in exchange for financial and other considerations.

“Sinu-subvert na natin ang will ng electorate maski wala pang halalan (This is an attempt to subvert the will of the electorate even before Election Day),” he said at a press conference with fellow presidential candidates at the Manila Peninsula Hotel in Makati City.

Statements April 16, 2022May 25, 2022

On the Presidential Veto of the Proposed SIM Card Registration Act

I may have to agree with the presidential veto. Mandating social media registration could be violative of the “one subject one title rule” as defined under the 1987 Constitution, not to mention the absence of safeguards or guidelines in the said provision not even covered by the title of the measure itself.

That being said, my version of the bill simply calls for the mandatory registration of all the Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) cards with the service providers as being practiced in other jurisdictions.

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Statements, Videos April 13, 2022May 25, 2022

Mga Taga-Suporta ng Lacson-Sotto Tandem, Nag-Organisa ng Relief Ops sa Iloilo

Hindi man nakabisita ang tandem ni independent presidential aspirant Sen. Ping Lacson at vice presidential bet niyang si Senate President Tito Sotto sa Iloilo bunsod ng masamang panahon, siniguro naman ng kanilang mga taga-suporta na ramdam ang kanilang presensya sa lugar upang magbigay ng tulong.

Sama-sama silang nag-organisa ng relief operations sa Iloilo City at Estancia na isa sa mga bayan sa Iloilo na lubhang naapektuhan ng pagbaha dulot ng Tropical Cyclone Agaton.

Statements, Videos April 13, 2022May 25, 2022

Lacson-Sotto Supporters in Flood-Hit Iloilo Mount Relief Operations

Bad weather conditions may have prevented independent presidential aspirant Sen. Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson and his vice presidential bet Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III from visiting a flood-affected area in Iloilo, but their supporters made sure their presence is felt there.

Lacson and Sotto’s supporters, taking a cue from their idols, chipped in to mount relief operations in Estancia – one of the towns in Iloilo affected by floods brought by Tropical Cyclone Agaton – and in Iloilo City. The relief operations were organized in one day.

Hearings/Investigations, Statements April 12, 2022May 25, 2022

Ping, Pinagsabihan ang NICA na Pabilisin ang Pagproseso ng Intel vs Agri Smugglers, Kasabwat sa Gobyerno

Nakadepende rito ang seguridad natin sa pagkain.

Pinagsabihan ni Senador Ping Lacson ang National Intelligence Coordinating Agency nitong Martes na pabilisin ang pagpoproseso ng impormasyon hinggil sa agricultural smugglers at mga kasabwat nito sa gobyerno.

Para kay Lacson, hanggang hindi napapangalanan ang mga ito at nasasampahan ng kaso, patuloy lang nila na sasamantalahin ang sistema at magtatago sandali habang mainit sila sa mata ng Senado.

Statements April 12, 2022May 25, 2022

Lacson Exhorts NICA: Speed Up Processing of Intel Info vs Agri Smugglers, Protectors

Our food security depends on it.

Sen. Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson thus exhorted the National Intelligence Coordinating Agency Tuesday to have a sense of urgency and speed up its processing of intelligence information on agricultural “smugglers” and their supposed protectors in government.

Lacson said that so long as these smugglers and protectors are not named and charged, a vicious cycle will continue where smugglers lie low immediately after a Senate hearing – then resume their activities after a few weeks.

Statements April 12, 2022May 25, 2022

Coast Guard, Supporters Mabilis Na Tinugunan ang Panawagan ni Lacson na Tulong para sa mga Apektadong Residente sa Iloilo

Bilang tugon sa panawagan ni Senador Ping Lacson na matulungan ang mga biktima ng baha sa Iloilo at Roxas City sa Capiz, mabilis na inaksyunan ito ng Philippine Coast Guard at kaagad na nagpadala ng rubber boats at iba pang mga kagamitan para ma-rescue ang mga residente sa lugar.

Tinawagan ni Lacson si dating Coast Guard Commandant retired Vice Admiral Edmund Tan hinggil sa sitwasyon matapos makatanggap ng updates mula sa Iloilo nitong Martes ng umaga.

Mabilis naman itong tinugunan ni Tan at ipinagbigay alam sa kasalukuyang Coast Guard Commandant Admiral Artemio Abu (Philippine Military Academy Class 1992), na siya namang nag-utos sa Coast Guard na puntahan ang mga apektadong lugar.

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Statements April 12, 2022May 25, 2022

Coast Guard, Supporters Act on Lacson Call for Help for Flood-Hit Iloilo Residents

Acting on information and a call for assistance from Sen. Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson, the Philippine Coast Guard is sending rubber boats and other assets to help residents affected by floods particularly along the highway between Iloilo and Roxas City in Capiz.

Lacson called former Coast Guard Commandant retired Vice Admiral Edmund Tan and informed him of the situation, after receiving updates from Iloilo early Tuesday.

Tan replied he has informed incumbent Coast Guard Commandant Admiral Artemio Abu (Philippine Military Academy Class 1992), and that Abu “readily agreed” and will instruct the Coast Guard in the area to “act accordingly.”

Statements April 11, 2022May 25, 2022

On the ‘Feelers’ to Withdraw from the Presidential Race

Last March 12, former Quezon City Mayor Brigido “Jun” Simon Jr. approached me in Pampanga to ask me to withdraw from the presidential race. He told me they can convince Sen. Pangilinan to withdraw to give way to the tandem of Vice President Robredo and my running mate, Senate President Tito Sotto.

But I cut him off right there and told him, “I am not withdrawing. May usapang lalaki kami ni SP Sotto na magkasama kami all the way.” I also narrated to him two previous attempts by the Vice President herself towards unification but obviously only for herself. He stopped talking and left.

The former mayor kept asking for an appointment a number of times, purportedly in relation to my campaign. I did not respond as I wasn’t sure what the agenda was, not to mention that I do not know him that well and I was busy campaigning.

Again: I am not withdrawing. Even if I am left running on one leg, I will finish the race. Even if I am crippled, I will crawl to finish the race.

*****

Statements, Videos April 10, 2022May 25, 2022

Ping sa Mga Supporters: Tama na ang Pananahimik

Tama na ang pananahimik. Panahon na para mag-ingay.

Ito ang panawagan ni independent presidential candidate Sen. Ping Lacson sa supporters niya at ni vice presidential bet Senate President Tito Sotto.

“Thank you ‘Pure Love’, ‘True Friends’, ‘Lacson Sotto Support Group’ for organizing your ‘Supporters Rally’ and making it happen today. It’s time to stop being silent. Get out of your echo chamber to be heard by the people. No balloons, no umbrellas, no props. Just pure love,” ani Lacson sa kanyang Twitter account Sabado ng gabi, matapos ang supporters’ rally para sa kanya at kay Sotto sa Quezon Memorial Circle.

Statements, Videos April 10, 2022May 25, 2022

Lacson to Supporters: Stop Being ‘Silent,’ Make Yourselves Heard

It’s time to stop being silent and to start making yourselves heard.

On this note, independent presidential candidate Sen. Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson called on his and vice presidential bet Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III’s supporters to be more assertive in helping them convince voters to elect the most qualified, competent and experienced candidates.

“Thank you ‘Pure Love’, ‘True Friends’, ‘Lacson Sotto Support Group’ for organizing your ‘Supporters Rally’ and making it happen today. It’s time to stop being silent. Get out of your echo chamber to be heard by the people. No balloons, no umbrellas, no props. Just pure love,” Lacson said on his Twitter account Saturday evening, after he and Sotto attended the supporters’ rally at the Quezon Memorial Circle.

Statements April 9, 2022May 25, 2022

Lacson-Sotto, Patuloy na Bibigyang Kaalaman ang mga Botante sa Kanilang Kampanya

Patuloy na magiging pokus ng tambalang Lacson-Sotto ang pagbibigay kaalaman sa mga botante sa kasagsagan ng kanilang kampanya.

Ayon kay Senador Ping Lacson, patuloy ang kanilang pangungumbinsi sa mga botante na huwag ibase sa survey ang kanilang desisyon sa pagboto at sa halip ay bumoto ayon sa kanilang paniniwala kung sino ang pinaka-kwalipikado na maging susunod na mga lider ng bansa.

Statements April 9, 2022May 25, 2022

Lacson, Sotto to Maintain Focus on Voter Enlightenment in Last Month of Campaign

Enlightening and educating the voters will remain the focus of independent presidential candidate Sen. Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson and his vice presidential bet Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III in the homestretch of the campaign period.

Lacson said Saturday they will convince Filipino voters to base their choices not on what the surveys dictate but on what they believe are the candidates’ qualifications and competence.

“We will continue to educate and enlighten our electorate. Qualification ang tingnan, hindi popularity. Sino ba may kakayahan, sino ang may experience, sino ang may competence and qualification, yan ang piliin nila. Huwag nila isipin boboto nila baka masayang ang boto (Look at qualifications, not popularity. Vote for who has the competence, experience and qualifications and get rid of the mentality that you will waste your votes just because the competent or qualified candidate is not leading in the surveys),” Lacson said at the Pandesal Forum in Quezon City.

Statements April 9, 2022May 25, 2022

Rizal at Bonifacio, Inspirasyon ng Lacson-Sotto Tandem Sa Pagpapatuloy ng Laban Para sa Bansa

Kabilang sa mga tinutularan ng tandem ni presidential aspirant Senador Ping Lacson at vice presidential candidate Senate President Tito Sotto ang ating pambansang bayani na si Dr. Jose Rizal at rebolusyonaryong si Andres Bonifacio.

Ayon sa tandem, ang dalawang bayaning ito ay nagpakita ng taglay na katapangan at nagsakripisyo ng kanila buhay para sa bansa at sa sambayanang Pilipino.

“Sa akin, nobody can match Jose Rizal kaya siya ang ating national hero. Kung babasahin ang kanyang biography… he sacrificed his life for the Filipino people,” ani Lacson. Para sa independent presidential aspirant, tunay na bayani niyang maituturing si Rizal.

Statements April 9, 2022May 25, 2022

Lacson, Sotto to Emulate National Heroes in Fixing Nation’s Woes

National hero Jose Rizal and revolutionary leader Andres Bonifacio will be the models of independent presidential candidate Sen. Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson and his vice presidential bet Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III in fixing the country’s woes.

Lacson and Sotto, who guested at the Pandesal Forum in Quezon City on Araw ng Kagitingan, said both showed courage and sacrificed their lives for the Philippines and the Filipino people.

“Sa akin, nobody can match Jose Rizal kaya siya ang ating national hero. Kung babasahin ang kanyang biography… he sacrificed his life for the Filipino people (To me, no one can match Rizal as my hero. He sacrificed his life for the Filipino people),” said Lacson, who named Rizal as his “hero.”

Statements April 8, 2022May 25, 2022

Ping: Buhayin ang MSMEs Para Matugunan ang Kawalan ng Trabaho

Kasama sa dapat na maging prayoridad sa pagtugon sa kawalan ng trabaho ng ilan sa ating kababayan ang pagbuhay sa ating micro-, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), ayon kay independent presidential candidate Senador Ping Lacson.

Para kay Lacson, hindi pa nakakabangon ang MSMEs mula sa mga epekto ng lockdown bunsod ng pandemya, may panibago na naman silang kinakaharap na suliranin sa pagtaas ng presyo ng langis.

“Buhayin ang MSME, yan ang biggest source natin of employment. Yan ang unang bumagsak so kailangang buhayin,” ani Lacson sa kanyang panayam sa Bogo, Cebu nitong Huwebes.

Statements April 8, 2022May 25, 2022

Lacson: Reviving MSMEs Key to Addressing Unemployment

Reviving our micro-, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) should be the government’s priority in tackling the problem of unemployment, independent presidential bet Sen. Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson said.

Lacson pointed out that MSMEs are still recovering from the lockdowns triggered by the pandemic, even as they now face new challenges such as rising costs of fuel.

“Buhayin ang MSME, yan ang biggest source natin of employment. Yan ang unang bumagsak so kailangang buhayin (We should revive our MSMEs, which are the biggest supplier of labor. Our MSMEs should be the first to be revived),” he said in an interview in Bogo, Cebu on Thursday, when asked how he would address the problem if he were elected President.

Statements April 7, 2022May 25, 2022

On the Call to Exempt Teachers’ Election Honoraria from Taxes

It goes without saying that I support such an appeal from our public school teachers. It is the least that the government can give them as incentive for the extra and thankless – yet patriotic – duty.

There is no time to lose for the agencies concerned to act on the matter. Our teachers who are going on election duty deserve no less.

*****

Statements April 7, 2022May 25, 2022

On the Comelec’s Allowing the Resumption of Fuel Subsidy Distribution

Way to go and kudos to the Commission on Elections for acting expeditiously on such a no-brainer issue involving the fuel subsidy grant under the Special Provision under the Department of Transportation’s 2022 budget.

This is a great deal for public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers and operators, as well as farmers and fisherfolk who are dealing with the continued rise in prices of oil.

*****

Statements April 6, 2022May 25, 2022

Ping, Kinuwestyon ang Pagtigil sa Distribusyon ng Fuel Subsidy

Kinuwestyon ni independent presidential candidate Sen. Panfilo “Ping” Lacson nitong Martes ang pagtigil ng Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board sa distribusyon ng fuel subsidies para sa public utility vehicle operators at mga drayber sa panahon ng election period mula March 25 hanggang May 8.

Ayon kay Lacson, hanggang walang legal na basehan sa naturang suspensyon, hindi tama at patas ang desisyong ito para sa PUV operators at mga drayber na apektado pa rin sa patuloy na pagtaas ng presyo ng langis.

“Unless there is jurisprudence along that line, I don’t think the national government should be covered by the election ban on providing social services to our people especially at a time when the prices of fuel continue to go up,” ani Lacson.

Statements April 6, 2022May 25, 2022

Lacson Questions Suspension of Fuel Subsidy Distribution

Independent presidential candidate Sen. Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson questioned Tuesday the suspension of fuel subsidies to public utility vehicle operators and drivers by the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board during the election period from March 25 to May 8.

Lacson said that unless there is jurisprudence affirming such a suspension, it is unfair to the PUV operators and drivers, as well as drivers of tricycles and regular delivery services hit by the escalating oil prices.

Statements April 5, 2022May 25, 2022

Ping, Pinasalamatan si Jagna Mayor Rañola sa Paghikayat Nito na Siyasating Mabuti ang Badyet ng Bayan

Isang mayor sa Bohol ang nagtulak kay independent presidential candidate Sen. Panfilo “Ping” Lacson na siyasatin ang pambansang badyet.

Sa kanyang pakikipagpulong sa mga sectoral groups sa Bohol nitong Martes, pinasalamatan ni Lacson si Jagna Mayor Joseph Rañola sa pagtuturo sa kanya ng mga bagay na kinalaman sa badyet.

“There’s one person who taught me everything. The Filipino people owe it to him na may Sen. Lacson sa Senado na nagtitiyaga at nagkakalkal ng budget,” ani Lacson.

Statements April 5, 2022May 25, 2022

Lacson Thanks Bohol Mayor for Igniting His Passion in Scrutinizing National Budget

Now it can be told: It was a Boholano mayor who ignited the passion of independent presidential candidate Sen. Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson to scrutinize the national budget.

At the start of a meeting with representatives of sectoral groups in Bohol Tuesday, Lacson thanked Jagna Mayor Joseph Rañola for teaching him everything about analyzing the budget.

“There’s one person who taught me everything. The Filipino people owe it to him na may Sen. Lacson sa Senado na nagtitiyaga at nagkakalkal ng budget (There’s one person who taught me everything. Filipinos owe it to him that there is a Senator Lacson who pores through the national budget),” he said.

Statements, Videos April 3, 2022May 25, 2022

Closing Statement of Sen. Ping Lacson at the Comelec Presidential Debate

With the rigors and influence of money politics in this campaign, and the opportunism and treachery that go with it, I keep asking this question: Is the Filipino still worth fighting for?

Each time, I always get the same answer: Yes, the Filipino is worth fighting for.

Mahal ko ang aking bayan. Handa kong ipagtanggol laban sa mga dayuhang mananakop at sa mga may kapangyarihan na nagsasamantala sa mga kapos-palad nating mga kababayan.

Palagi naming naririnig – sayang daw ang boto sa mas kwalipikado dahil baka hindi lang manalo. Ang totoong sayang na boto ay para sa hindi karapat-dapat manalo at sa mga magnanakaw na dapat walang karapatang maluklok sa pwesto.

Maawa na po tayo sa ating mga kababayang Pilipino.

*****

Statements April 2, 2022May 25, 2022

Ping, Humuhugot ng Malaking Suporta mula sa Cavaliers, Mga Kaibigan

Malaking suporta ang pinaghuhugutan ni independent presidential candidate Senador Ping Lacson mula sa kanyang Cavaliers at kaibigan sa kasagsagan ng kampanya.

Aniya, mas lalo siyang nahikayat sa ipinalabas na manifesto of support na nilagdaan ng mahigit 100 miyembro ng Lacson-Sotto Support Group (LSSG), na kinabibilangan ng retired Generals at alumni ng Philippine Military Academy, na Alma Mater ni Lacson.

“It is an understatement to describe the event — ‘emotionally uplifting and inspiring to watch our cavaliers and friends display their sincere and all-out show of support and unequivocal commitment to our shared advocacy for the betterment of our country and people,'” ani Lacson.

Statements April 2, 2022May 25, 2022

Lacson Draws Inspiration from Cavaliers, Friends’ Show of Support

As he continues to deal with the rigors of the campaign, independent presidential candidate Sen. Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson drew additional inspiration from a show of support by his Cavaliers and friends on Friday.

Lacson was moved by the manifesto of support signed by more than 100 members of the Lacson-Sotto Support Group (LSSG), composed mostly of retired Generals and graduates of the Philippine Military Academy, Lacson’s Alma Mater.

Statements April 1, 2022May 25, 2022

Manifesto of Support for Ping Lacson’s Presidential Bid by the Generals for Ping

Kami na makabayang mga Pilipino at mga retiradong heneral at opisyal ng Pambansang Kapulisan at Sandatahang Lakas ng Pilipinas ay buong lugod na tumutugon sa tawag ng Lacson-Sotto Support Group (LSSG) para suportahan ang kandidatura ni Senador Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson bilang susunod na Pangulo ng Republika ng Pilipinas dahil para sa amin, siya ang nagpapakita ng kakayahan, katapangan at katapatan upang maging mabuting pinuno ng ating bansa.

Ano ang nakita namin kay Ping Lacson para suportahan siya?

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Statements March 31, 2022May 26, 2022

On Rep. Atienza’s Call to Withdraw from the Presidential Race

For the nth time, I will finish this race and I am not backing out. I reject the call of Rep. Jose Atienza for me to withdraw from the presidential race.

What he did is uncalled for – kabastusan, to say the least. He should go back to school and study Good Manners and Right Conduct, which law I co-authored.

That being said, I reiterate that we should not waste our votes on “survey politics” – we should choose a leader who is the most qualified and competent, not the one dictated by surveys.

Instead of thinking we will waste our votes on those who are qualified but not leading in the surveys, we should remember that it would be a bigger waste if we select the wrong leader who turns out to be less competent.

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Statements March 31, 2022May 26, 2022

Ping sa mga Botante: ‘Wag Magpadikta sa Survey

Panahon na para tanggalin ng mga botante sa kanilang isipan ang “survey mentality” kung saan bumoboto sila base sa kung sino ang malakas sa survey, ayon kay independent presidential candidate Sen. Panfilo “Ping” Lacson.

Hinikayat ni Lacson ang lahat na iboto ang sa tingin nila na may sapat na kakayahan at kwalipikado para pamunuan ang bansa.

Sinabi ni Lacson nitong Miyerkules na sayang kung boboto lang ang tao base sa standing nito sa survey pero walang sapat na kakayahan na mamuno at tugunan ang problema ng bansa.

Statements March 31, 2022May 26, 2022

Lacson: Don’t Waste Votes on ‘Survey Mentality’

It is high time that Filipino voters junk the “survey mentality” of voting for a leader based on his or her standings in the surveys – and instead vote for who they think is the most competent and most qualified, to ensure a better Philippines for the future generation.

This was the call of independent presidential aspirant Sen. Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson Wednesday as he said the biggest waste of votes is not in voting for someone not leading in the surveys yet is competent and qualified, but in voting for someone “winnable” but turned out to less qualified.

Lacson cited information reaching him indicating recent surveys showing that while he had only 2 percent “hard votes,” he had an average of 40 percent “soft votes” where he is being considered by many voters but who are hesitating to vote for him because he was not leading in the surveys.

Statements March 31, 2022May 26, 2022

Ping, Tutol sa Paghahakot ng Tao sa Rally

Ang malalaking rally na inoorganisa ng ibang kandidato ay hindi nangangahulugan ng solid na pagsuporta, ayon kay Senador Ping Lacson. Bagkus, ito aniya ay maaaring kagagawan lamang ng organizers na naatasan na mag-hakot ng mga dadalo sa kanilang rally.

Ibinahagi ito ni Lacson nitong Miyerkules matapos niyang malaman mula sa isa sa kanyang local support leaders sa Rizal na nilapitan ng isang “hakot” operator.

“Baka gusto ni Sen. Lacson at Sen. Sotto na magkaroon ng maraming tao sa rally, meron kaming mga tao at P500 per person,” pagbabahagi ni Lacson base sa kwento sa kanya ng kanyang organizer sa isang presscon matapos ang kanyang courtesy call kay Zamboanga City Mayor Isabelle “Beng” Climaco-Salazar.

Statements March 31, 2022May 26, 2022

Lacson Thumbs Down ‘Hakot’ in Rallies

The rallies and big gatherings of some candidates may not necessarily be a show of support as it could be the work of operators out to make a profit during the campaign season, independent presidential bet Sen. Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson said.

Lacson bared this Wednesday after one of his local support group leaders in Rizal province was approached by one such “hakot” operator.

“Baka gusto ni Sen. Lacson at Sen. Sotto na magkaroon ng maraming tao sa rally, meron kaming mga tao at P500 per person (Sen. Lacson and Sen. Sotto may want to have many people at their rally. We have many participants at P500 per person),” Lacson quoted his organizer as narrating what the operator said, during a press conference after a courtesy call on Zamboanga City Mayor Isabella “Beng” Climaco-Salazar.

Statements March 29, 2022May 26, 2022

‘WE HAVE A LEADER!’ Ping, May Bagong Campaign Slogan

“We Have a Leader!”

Ito na ang bagong tema ng kampanya ni independent presidential aspirant Senador Ping Lacson matapos ang kanyang pagbibitiw sa Partido Reporma.

Sa kanyang panayam nitong Lunes, ipinaliwanag ni Lacson na ang kanyang bagong slogan ay hango sa “We Need a Leader” ni dating Speaker at Reporma president Pantaleon Alvarez, ngunit ginawa nyang mas maganda at naaangkop ito sa kasalukuyan niyang kampanya.

Statements March 29, 2022May 26, 2022

‘WE HAVE A LEADER!’ Lacson Updates Presidential Campaign Slogan

“We Have a Leader!”

This is the updated theme of independent presidential aspirant Sen. Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson after parting ways with Partido Reporma.

In an interview Monday, Lacson said the slogan is a tweak from the “We Need a Leader” coined by former Speaker and Reporma president Pantaleon Alvarez, who is now backing another bet.

Statements March 28, 2022May 26, 2022

Citizen’s Arrest vs Agri Smuggling, Inirekomenda ni Ping

May papel ang bawat isang Pilipino sa pagsugpo sa agricultural smuggling sa pamamagitan ng “citizen’s arrests” na maaaring ipatupad para mahuli ang mga nagbebenta ng smuggled na mga gulay at ibang produktong pang-agrikultura, ayon kay Senador Ping Lacson.

Inirekomenda ni Lacson ang magsagawa ng demand-reduction approach laban sa agricultural smuggling na hindi pa rin mapigilan ng Bureau of Customs at Department of Agriculture hanggang sa ngayon.

“Kung obvious na smuggled, huwag na tayo magturuan kasi may citizens arrest. Pwedeng kumpiskahin ng maski sino, humingi ng assistance from law enforcement to do so,” ani Lacson sa pagdinig ng Senate Committee of the Whole sa isyu.

Statements March 28, 2022May 26, 2022

Like Drugs, Carnapping: Lacson Pushes 2-Pronged Approach vs Agri Smuggling

Citizens can play a role in curbing agricultural smuggling by making “citizens’ arrests” against those selling smuggled vegetables and other agricultural products in the open market, applying the plain view doctrine, Sen. Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson said Monday.

Lacson said this demand-reduction approach is part of the two-pronged strategy he suggested to stop the practice, which the Bureau of Customs and Department of Agriculture have not been able to address.

“Kung obvious na smuggled, huwag na tayo magturuan kasi may citizens arrest. Pwedeng kumpiskahin ng maski sino, humingi ng assistance from law enforcement (If you see that the vegetables are obviously smuggled, there’s such a thing as citizens arrest. Any citizen can seize the items and they can seek assistance from law enforcement to do so),” Lacson said at the hearing of the Senate Committee of the Whole on the issue.

Statements March 28, 2022May 26, 2022

Ping: Bakit Nagkulang ang DA sa Pagtulong sa mga Bayang Apektado ng ASF sa Cotabato?

Bakit nagkukulang ang Department of Agriculture sa pagtulong sa mga komunidad na apektado ng African Swine Fever (ASF) sa bayan ng Mlang sa Cotabato?

Tanong ito ni Sen. Panfilo “Ping” Lacson sa DA nitong Lunes matapos nilang malaman at masaksihan ni Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III ang sitwasyon sa lugar nitong buwan.

“Ang nag-abono, local government unit, in the amount of P10.7 million. Magkano ang pondo ng DA sa ASF? Narito rin ang hog raisers, they will benefit to find out from DA anong nangyari sa funding sa ASF,” ani Lacson sa pagdinig ng Senate Committee of the Whole hinggil sa agricultural smuggling at sa iba pang isyu sa sektor ng agrikultura.

Hearings/Investigations, Statements March 28, 2022May 26, 2022

Lacson: Why Was DA Help Lacking for ASF-Affected Communities in Cotabato Town?

Why was the Department of Agriculture lacking in its help for communities affected by African Swine Fever (ASF) in Mlang town in Cotabato?

Sen. Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson raised this question Monday after he and Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III learned of the situation firsthand earlier this month.

“Ang nag-abono, local government unit, in the amount of P10.7 million. Magkano ang pondo ng DA sa ASF? Narito rin ang hog raisers, they will benefit to find out from DA anong nangyari sa funding sa ASF (LGUs had to shell out money to assist the affected hog raisers, amounting to P10.7 million How much in funds does the DA have to address ASF? Hog raisers will benefit if they find out what happened),” Lacson said at the hearing of the Senate Committee of the Whole on continued smuggling and other issues affecting agricultural products.

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