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Lacson Presents Deterrent for Corrupt BIR Collectors as He Pushes Reform Mode in Govt

Before thinking of engaging in corruption, Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) officials should imagine themselves wearing yellow uniforms, having just P100 for their daily meals, and co-mingling with other Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs) in jail.

Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson stressed this Tuesday as he prodded the BIR and other government agencies to go into “reform mode.”

“I hope you can re-echo this to your personnel in the field. That’s a very good deterrent. Visualize someone wearing a yellow uniform co-mingled with Persons Deprived of Liberty. If you think of engaging in corruption, just imagine that and you will hold back,” Lacson told BIR officials who attended the Blue Ribbon Committee’s hearing on alleged corrupt practices in the agency, in a mix of English and Filipino.

“If you think of engaging in foolishness, think not just twice or thrice. Think at least 10 times,” he added.

In Filipino: Lacson Naglatag ng Pampigil sa Tiwaling BIR Collectors, Sabay Tulak ang ‘Reform Mode’ sa Pamahalaan

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Lacson Sets Blue Ribbon Hearing on BIR’s Resumption of LOA Issuance

The Senate Blue Ribbon Committee will hold a hearing this week on the Bureau of Internal Revenue’s resumption of the issuance of letters of authority (LOAs) and mission orders (MOs), Senate President Pro Tempore and Blue Ribbon panel chairman Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson said Monday.

Lacson said the Blue Ribbon Committee needs to be formally informed of the reforms the BIR has instituted in relation to the issuance of LOAs, including the safeguards it put in place.

“The Senate Blue Ribbon Committee needs to be formally informed of the new reforms instituted by the BIR in relation to the issuance of LOAs and if safeguards are already in place to prevent or at least minimize abuse committed against our taxpayers, then we may have to conclude the committee hearings on the matter,” he said.

“We will schedule a hearing this week in this regard to hear what the BIR has to say,” he added.

In Filipino: Lacson, Itinakda ang Pagdinig ng Blue Ribbon sa Muling Pag-isyu ng LOA ng BIR

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Interview on DZBB: Leadership 101 vs Corruption; Senate Panel Chairmanship | May 30, 2019

In an interview on DZBB, Sen. Lacson answered questions on:
– ‘one-standard’ leadership needed to stamp out corruption
– raising taxes amid ‘continued’ corruption at the Bureau of Customs
– passing on Senate committee to Senator-elect dela Rosa

Quotes from the interview…
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Dreams and the Right Direction

Speech Before the 39th Collegiate Commencement Exercises
Masbate Colleges

First of all, please allow me to thank you all for inviting me to the 39th Collegiate Commencement Exercises of the Masbate Colleges.  Continue reading “Dreams and the Right Direction”