Saying now is not the right time to act as `armchair generals,’ Senator Panfilo M. Lacson today rebuffed calls for a legislative inquiry anew into the heightened armed conflict in Mindanao. Continue reading “Set Aside Investigation, Help Families of Slain Soldiers in Mindanao Conflict Instead”
Political Amnesty Needed for Fresh Start
If only to create a fresh start for the country, Sen. Panfilo M. Lacson voiced support for a proposed political amnesty program, at least in principle. Continue reading “Political Amnesty Needed for Fresh Start”
2600% Tax Hike on Transport Operators Shortsighted, Unconscionable
Shortsighted and unconscionable.
This was how Sen. Panfilo M. Lacson assailed Saturday a plan by the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) to impose a whopping 2,600-percent tax hike on operators of buses, passenger jeeps and taxis to make up for its tax collection shortfall. Continue reading “2600% Tax Hike on Transport Operators Shortsighted, Unconscionable”
What Happened to Anti-Graft Grant?
While she never mentioned it in her State of the Nation Address (SONA) Monday, President Arroyo may want to update the nation on what she did with the P1-billion grant from the United States to fight corruption. Continue reading “What Happened to Anti-Graft Grant?”