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”
Lacson Revives Probe of Error-Riddled Textbooks
No thanks to a haphazard “corrective” measure, the country’s public elementary and high school students are ending up victims of a flawed procurement program that yielded error-riddled textbooks, not once but twice. Continue reading “Lacson Revives Probe of Error-Riddled Textbooks”
Lacson Files Resolution to Evaluate Common Carriers’ Tax Hike
After warning of its potential domino effect on transport operators and commuters, Sen. Panfilo M. Lacson filed a resolution seeking a thorough Senate review of the Bureau of Internal Revenue’s plan to hike common carriers’ tax by 2,600 percent. Continue reading “Lacson Files Resolution to Evaluate Common Carriers’ Tax Hike”
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”