Ping, Umaasa sa Muling Pagkakaisa, Kapayapaan ng Sambayanan sa Pagtatapos ng Kampanya

Sa pagtatapos ng kampanya at halalan sa Mayo 9, umaasa si independent presidential candidate Senador Ping Lacson na ito na rin ang magiging katapusan ng pagkakawatak-watak at girian na nanaig sa nakararaming botanteng Pilipino noong nakaraang 90 araw.

Sa kanyang Twitter post nitong Sabado ng umaga, ipinahayag ni Lacson ang pag-asa niya na maging isang bansa at nagkakaisang sambayanan muli ang mamamayang Pilipino.

“Dear God. Thank You for keeping us ALL safe from illness and injury as we finish the race to submit ourselves to the will of the people. May the bitterness and animosity be buried with the memories of the most grueling 90 days of our lives and be one nation, one people again,” ani Lacson.

Related: Lacson Hopes for Unity, End to Animosity as Campaign Period Ends
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Lacson Hopes for Unity, End to Animosity as Campaign Period Ends

As the campaign period for the May 9, 2022 elections concludes, independent presidential bet Sen. Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson is hoping that the bitterness and animosity of the last 90 days will come to an end as well.

In a post on his Twitter account early Saturday, Lacson voiced hopes that the Philippines and the Filipino people will become “one nation, one people again.”

“Dear God. Thank You for keeping us ALL safe from illness and injury as we finish the race to submit ourselves to the will of the people. May the bitterness and animosity be buried with the memories of the most grueling 90 days of our lives and be one nation, one people again,” he said.

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Ping, Humiling ng Isang Mapayapang Rebolusyon sa Mayo 9

CARMONA, Cavite – Sa kanilang ginanap na miting de avance Biyernes ng gabi, hinikayat ni independent presidential aspirant Sen. Panfilo “Ping” Lacson ang sambayanan na maglunsad sa Mayo 9 ng isang mapayapang rebolusyon sa pamamagitan ng paggamit ng kanilang karapatan na bumoto ng karapat-dapat na lider ng bansa.

Ito ang panawagan ni Lacson at ng kanyang ka-tandem na si Senate President Tito Sotto sa harap ng mahigit sa 50,000 supporters na dumalo sa Verdant Square.

“Nananawagan ako sa inyo. Inaanyayahan ko kayo na maglunsad tayo ng isang rebolusyon. Hindi po rebolusyon na tulad ng pinaglaban ng ating mga ninuno ng ating mga bayani. Ito po ay isang tahimik na rebolusyon kung saan ang ating gamit ay ang ating mga panulat upang i-shade sa balota ang mga pangalan ng mga dapat at karapat-dapat na mamuno sa ating bansa,” ani Lacson.

Related: Lacson to Filipinos: Launch Silent Revolution on May 9
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Lacson to Filipinos: Launch Silent Revolution on May 9

CARMONA, Cavite – On May 9, let us launch a silent revolution – not the kind our forefathers launched against foreign invaders and conquerors, but a silent one using our pens to shade the names of our country’s next leaders.

This was independent presidential bet Sen. Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson’s invitation to Filipino voters Friday evening at his and vice presidential bet Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III’s miting de avance attended by some 50,000 cheering people at the Verdant Square here.

“Nananawagan ako sa inyo. Inaanyayahan ko kayo na maglunsad tayo ng isang rebolusyon. Hindi po rebolusyon na tulad ng pinaglaban ng ating mga ninuno ng ating mga bayani. Ito po ay isang tahimik na rebolusyon kung saan ang ating gamit ay ang ating mga panulat upang i-shade sa balota ang mga pangalan ng mga dapat at karapat-dapat na mamuno sa ating bansa (I am inviting you to take part in a revolution. Not the revolution that our forefathers waged against conquerors and invaders. This is a silent revolution where we will use our pens to shade the names of deserving leaders in our ballots),” he said.

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Ping Lacson’s Speech at the Lacson-Sotto Miting de Avance

Magandang, magandang gabi sa ating mga pinakamamahal na aking kalalawigan sa lalawigan ng Cavite. Mabuhay ang Cavite!

Bago ang lahat, ay nais ko munang bigyang pugay at pasalamatan ang isang Kabitenyo na talagang isang tapat sa pakikisama at lapat makipagkaibigan. Siya po ang isang tunay na kaibigan na maski talikuran kami ng lahat nariyan pa rin siya sa ating tabi. Ang aking tinutukoy walang iba kundi si Rep. Roy Loyola. Mabuhay si Cong Loyola!

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Lacson-Sotto Miting de Avance in Cavite

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The Lacson-Sotto tandem held its Miting de Avance in Carmona, Cavite on May 6, 2022.

Ping, Nakatanggap ng Mainit, Umaapaw na Suporta sa Pagbisita sa Mindanao

Di magkamayaw na tao at isang mainit na pagtanggap ang sumalubong kay independent presidential aspirant Sen. Ping Lacson sa kanyang pagbisita sa Maguindanao at Cagayan de Oro City nitong Huwebes.

Taliwas ang nakitang suporta ng senador sa sinasabing zero support sa Mindanao base sa inilabas na resulta ng isang survey firm.

Bilang natatanging presidential candidate na bumisita sa bayan ng Ampatuan, umaapaw ang saya at init ng pagtanggap kay Lacson at sa kanyang senatorial candidates na sina Minguita Padilla at Manny Piñol sa kanilang pagbisita sa Kamasi Multipurpose Hall.

Related: Big Crowds, Rousing Welcomes in Maguindanao, CDO Fortify Support for Lacson in Mindanao
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Big Crowds, Rousing Welcomes in Maguindanao, CDO Fortify Support for Lacson in Mindanao

Big crowds, rousing welcomes and unequivocal affirmations of support in Maguindanao province and Cagayan de Oro City marked the town hall meetings of presidential aspirant Sen. Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson in Mindanao on Thursday.

The show of support for Lacson in both areas also belied the projection of a survey firm that he may get zero votes in Mindanao on Election Day.

In Maguindanao, Lacson – accompanied by senatorial candidates Minguita Padilla and Emmanuel Piñol – received an enthusiastic welcome at the Kamasi Multipurpose Hall in Ampatuan town, as some residents lauded him for being the first presidential candidate to visit them.

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Ping sa PhilHealth: Ipagpaliban Muna Ang Pagtaas ng Premium

Nanawagan si independent presidential aspirant Sen. Ping Lacson sa Philhealth na pansamantalang ipagpaliban ang napipintong pagtaas ng kanilang premium sa Hunyo para makahinga sa dagdag gastusin ang mga miyembro na lubhang naapektuhan ng pandemya.

Bagama’t pinahihintulutan ang PhilHealth na itaas ang kanilang premium sa ilalim ng Universal Health Care Act, hindi aniya napapanahon para gawin ito.

“It is within the provisions of the Universal Health Care Act to increase, although it may not be advisable at this point in time because we are still reeling from the effects of the pandemic. Baka hindi timely,” ani Lacson sa isinagawang presscon sa Cagayan de Oro City nitong Huwebes ng hapon.

Related: Lacson to PhilHealth: Defer Planned Premium Hike
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Lacson to PhilHealth: Defer Planned Premium Hike

The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) may need to defer its planned premium rate hike in June to allow members whose livelihoods were affected by the pandemic to recover, presidential aspirant Sen. Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson said.

Lacson said that while PhilHealth is allowed to raise its premium under the Universal Health Care Act, doing so now is untimely and not advisable.

“It is within the provisions of the Universal Health Care Act to increase, although it may not be advisable at this point in time because we are still reeling from the effects of the pandemic. Baka hindi timely (It may not be timely),” Lacson said at a press conference in Cagayan de Oro City Thursday afternoon.

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Lacson-Sotto Campaign in Maguindanao, Cagayan de Oro

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The Lacson-Sotto tandem campaigned in Maguindanao and Cagayan de Oro City on May 5, 2022. Their schedules included meetings with local politicians and town hall meetings.

Lacson-Sotto Campaign in Dumaguete, Bais, Bacolod

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The Lacson-Sotto tandem, with senatoriable Manny Piñol, campaigned in parts of Negros Oriental and Negros Occidental on May 4, 2022. Their schedules include courtesy calls and town hall meetings.

Ping, Ramdam ang Init ng Suporta sa Dumaguete, Bais Sa Kabila ng Umano’y ‘Zero’ Support sa Visayas

Tila kabaligtaran ng resulta ng isang survey firm ang ipinakitang mainit na suporta kay Senador Ping Lacson nang siya ay bumisita sa Negros Oriental nitong Miyerkules.

Matatandaan na base sa resulta ng survey kamakailan ay sinasabi na zero o walang suporta ang mga taga-Visayas sa kandidatura ng independent presidential aspirant.

Sinalubong si Lacson sa Dumaguete City ni Elsie Lee at ang kanyang pamilya. Ang anak ni Mrs. Lee na si Emmanuel ay na-kidnap noon at si Lacson ang nanguna sa pagligtas sa kanilang anak mula sa kidnappers.

Related: What ‘Zero in Visayas’ Projection? Lacson Gets Warm Welcome in Dumaguete, Bais
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What ‘Zero in Visayas’ Projection? Lacson Gets Warm Welcome in Dumaguete, Bais

The zero support in the Visayas that a survey firm projected for independent presidential bet Sen. Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson was debunked on Wednesday by the warm reception he got in Negros Oriental.

Lacson was welcomed in Dumaguete City by Elsie Lee and her family upon his arrival. Mrs. Lee’s son Emmanuel was a kidnap-for-ransom victim who Lacson rescued during his law enforcement days.

Lacson, accompanied by senatoriable Emmanuel Piñol, were then feted at the Lee Plaza before they paid a courtesy call on Dumaguete City Mayor Felipe Antonio Remollo at City Hall.

Related: Ping, Ramdam ang Init ng Suporta sa Dumaguete, Bais Sa Kabila ng Umano’y ‘Zero’ Support sa Visayas
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Voters’ Enlightenment, ‘Silent Revolution’ Magiging Legacy ng Lacson-Sotto Tandem

Anuman ang maging resulta ng eleksyon sa Mayo 9, tiwala ang magka-tandem na sina Senador Ping Lacson at Senate President Tito Sotto na may maiiwan silang “legacy” sa bayan – ang pagbigay kaalaman sa nakararaming botante.

Ito anila ang resulta ng serye ng town hall meetings at pakikipag-dayalogo sa lahat ng kanilang mga nakausap sa kasagsagan ng kanilang kampanya.

“Come what may, maybe on May 9, 2022 – o sa mga susunod na eleksyon sa 2025, 2028, 2031 and beyond – baka yun man lang ang legacy na maiwan namin. Somehow, nag-contribute kami na mabago ang kultura ng eleksyon sa bansa, kung saan sa ngayon, kung sino ang magaling mag-entertain, magaling mambola ay tinatangkilik,” ani Lacson sa kanilang press conference na ginanap sa Tagaytay City.

Related: Lacson, Sotto See Voters’ Enlightenment, ‘Silent Revolution’ as Their Indelible Legacies
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Lacson, Sotto See Voters’ Enlightenment, ‘Silent Revolution’ as Their Indelible Legacies

Regardless of the outcome of the May 9 elections, independent presidential aspirant Sen. Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson and his vice presidential bet Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III will have left an indelible legacy: voters’ enlightenment.

Lacson and Sotto said Tuesday they believe they achieved this through the town hall meetings – all with dialogues or open forums – in the places that they have visited during the campaign.

“Come what may, maybe on May 9, 2022 – o sa mga susunod na eleksyon sa 2025, 2028, 2031 and beyond – baka yun man lang ang legacy na maiwan namin. Somehow, nag-contribute kami na mabago ang kultura ng eleksyon sa bansa, kung saan sa ngayon, kung sino ang magaling mag-entertain, magaling mambola ay tinatangkilik (Come what may, whether it is on May 9, 2022 or in future elections in 2025, 2028, 2031 and beyond, at least we will leave a legacy for the next elections by improving our election culture from the current one where those who know how to entertain and smooth-talk are the projected winners),” Lacson said at a press conference in Tagaytay City.

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Lacson-Sotto Campaign in Muntinlupa, Batangas

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The Lacson-Sotto tandem visited Muntinlupa City and Batangas on May 3, 2022. Their schedules included town hall meetings.

On the Latest Pulse Asia Survey: A Call to Active and Silent Supporters

Aside from the constant 2% survey results that they’ve been giving me for the past few months, now it is zero scores in both Visayas and Mindanao. Instead of speculating, it is best for me to just wait for the May 9 election results which is not too long a wait after all.

That being said, I call on all my active and silent supporters and those who truly believe in good, honest governance to go out on May 9 and cast their votes as it is the ultimate show of support that matters to Filipinos of the present and future generations.

*****

Lacson-Sotto Labor Day Motorcade in Metro Manila

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The Lacson-Sotto tandem took part in a motorcade around parts of Metro Manila on May 1, 2022.

Mga Munisipalidad, Mas Madali Na Maging Siyudad Dahil sa Bagong Batas ni Ping

Mas mapapadali na para sa mga mauunlad na munisipalidad ang magpa-convert bilang siyudad, dahil sa isang panukalang batas na inihain ni Senador Ping Lacson.

Naging basehan ng Republic Act 11683 ang Senate Bill 255 na inihain ni Lacson noong July 2019, at ang counterpart measure nito na House Bill 8207.

“By opening the doors to cityhood for qualified municipalities, the new law allows the local governments to fully operationalize their functions. As such, we address the inequity in national resources, we provide a greater number of our people the effectual impact of being a city – better delivery of public services and a fair share of our progress,” ani Lacson, na matagal nang adhikain ang palakasin ang local government units sa buong bansa.

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Lacson Bill Easing Requirements for Cityhood Becomes Law

Prosperous municipalities now have one less obstacle to becoming cities, after a bill filed by Sen. Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson to ease the requirements on converting municipalities to component cities became law.

Republic Act 11683, which lapsed into law on April 10, 2022, is based on Senate Bill 255 filed by Lacson in July 2019, as well as on House Bill 8207.

“By opening the doors to cityhood for qualified municipalities, the new law allows the local governments to fully operationalize their functions. As such, we address the inequity in national resources, we provide a greater number of our people the effectual impact of being a city – better delivery of public services and a fair share of our progress,” said Lacson, a champion of empowering local government units.

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Lacson Campaign in Masbate, Samar

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Sen. Ping Lacson, with senatoriables Minguita Padilla and Manny Pinol, visited Masbate and Samar on April 30, 2022. Their schedules included courtesy calls and town hall meetings.

Ping, Mas Dumarami Pa Ang Nakumbinsing Mga Botante sa Bicol

Mas dumarami pa ang nakumbinsing mga botante ni independent presidential candidate Sen. Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson nang bumisita siya sa Bicol nitong Biyernes.

Ayon kay Lacson at senatorial bet Minguita Padilla, maganda ang naging pagtanggap ng mga residente ng Catanduanes at Camarines Sur sa kanilang pakikipag-usap sa mga ito sa naganap na townhall meeting sa lugar.

“Sa una, parang kaunti lang ang responses na narinig, yung reactions. But then after the open forum, something really changed, talagang na-reversed ang situation, so we would like to think na yung conversation napakalaki. Kasi naiba talaga, very very visible,” ani Lacson.

Related: Lacson Wins Converts in Bicol
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Lacson Wins Converts in Bicol

Independent presidential candidate Sen. Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson managed to win over converts in parts of Bicol where he campaigned on Friday.

Lacson and senatorial bet Minguita Padilla noted the audiences at their town hall meetings in Catanduanes and Camarines Sur became enthusiastic after noticing he and Padilla listen to their problems.

“Sa una, parang kaunti lang ang responses na narinig, yung reactions. But then after the open forum, something really changed, talagang na-reversed ang situation, so we would like to think na yung conversation napakalaki. Kasi naiba talaga, very very visible (At first, there seemed to be little response from the audience in our town hall meeting. But after the open forum, something really changed. The situation was reversed. So we would like to think there was a conversion),” Lacson said.

Related: Ping, Mas Dumarami Pa Ang Nakumbinsing Mga Botante sa Bicol
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Lacson Campaign in Bicol

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Sen. Ping Lacson and senatoriable Minguita Padilla visited parts of Bicol on April 29, 2022. Their schedules included courtesy calls and town hall meetings.

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.

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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.

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Lacson-Sotto Campaign in Malabon, Bulacan

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The Lacson-Sotto tandem, with senatoriable Minguita Padilla, went to Malabon and Bulacan on April 28, 2022. Their schedules included courtesy calls and town hall meetings.

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.

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

Related: Ping, Masaya para sa ‘Yolanda Graduates’ Na Malaking Tulong sa Mga Komunidad na Nasalanta ng Bagyo
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Lacson-Sotto Campaign in Ormoc

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The Lacson-Sotto tandem visited Ormoc, Leyte on April 27, 2022. Their schedule included a courtesy call and a town hall meeting.

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.

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

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Lacson Campaign in Abra

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Sen. Ping Lacson visited Abra on April 26, 2022. His schedule included a courtesy call and a town hall meeting.

Lacson-Sotto Campaign in Tarlac, Pangasinan

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The Lacson-Sotto tandem visited Tarlac and Pangasinan on April 25, 2022, with senatoriable Manny Piñol. Their schedule included courtesy calls and town hall meetings.

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.

“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,” ani Lacson sa isinagawang press conference sa Rizal nitong Biyernes.

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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.

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Lacson-Sotto Campaign in Rizal Province

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The Lacson-Sotto tandem visited Rizal on April 22, 2022. Their schedule included a courtesy call and a town hall meeting.

Lacson Campaign in Mindoro Occidental and Oriental

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Sen. Ping Lacson visited Mindoro Occidental and Mindoro Oriental on April 21, 2022. His schedule included courtesy calls and town hall meetings.

Lacson-Sotto Campaign in Caluya and Iloilo

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The Lacson-Sotto tandem visited Caluya Island, Iloilo City and Sta Barbara, Iloilo on April 20, 2022, with senatoriable Manny Piñol. Their schedule included courtesy calls and town hall meetings.

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.

“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,” ani Lacson.

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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.

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Lacson Campaign at Iloilo, Aklan

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Sen. Ping Lacson visited Estancia, Iloilo and Kalibo, Aklan on April 19, 2022. His schedule included courtesy calls and town hall meetings.

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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Easter Presidentiables’ Presscon

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Sen. Ping Lacson, Manila Mayor Isko Moreno and former secretary Norberto Gonzales took part in a press conference on Easter Sunday.

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.

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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.

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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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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.

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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.

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