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Lacson to DFA: Calling Out Diplomat’s Undiplomatic Conduct, Seeking Recall Can Preserve Bilateral Ties

Calling out a diplomat for undiplomatic conduct toward senior elected officials of the host country and politely asking his government to recall him is not a failure of diplomacy but a dignified way to preserve bilateral ties, Sen. Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson said Wednesday.

Lacson directed this message to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) amid the Chinese Embassy in Manila’s social media posts criticizing Philippine officials who had taken issue with Ambassador Jing Quan’s recent remarks.

In Filipino: Lacson sa DFA: Pagsita sa ‘Undiplomatic’ na Diplomat at Paghingi ng Recall, Makapagsasalba sa Ugnayang Bilateral

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Lacson Commends Teodoro for Defending PH Position in WPS; DND Chief Recalls Lacson’s Bar Review Mentorship

Sen. Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson on Monday commended Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. for firmly defending the Philippines’ position on the West Philippine Sea (WPS), while Teodoro acknowledged Lacson’s role as one of his advisers during his Bar review.

During a Senate subcommittee hearing on the DND’s 2027 budget, Lacson joined Senate finance committee chairman Jose Victor “JV” Ejercito and Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian in citing Teodoro for standing up to China in recent international fora on the issue.

In Filipino: Lacson Pinuri si Teodoro sa Pagtatanggol sa Posisyon ng Pilipinas sa WPS; DND Chief, Ginunita ang Paggabay ng Senador sa Kanyang Bar Review

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Lacson to DND: ‘Improvise’ to Offset Glaring Defense Spending Gap With China

The Department of National Defense (DND) needs to develop a “less costly but effective” program to address external threats as the Philippines faces a glaring disparity in defense spending with regional peers like China, Sen. Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson said Monday.

Lacson also urged DND Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. to look into a possible link between sleeper agents and the potential misuse of the late birth registration system.

In Filipino: Lacson sa DND: ‘Mag-improvise’ para Matugunan ang Malaking Agwat sa Gastusing Pandepensa ng Pilipinas at Tsina

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Lacson: Teodoro’s China Rebuke Shows What a Brilliant Mind Can Bring to World Stage

By upholding the Philippines’ position on sovereignty and international law at a high-level security forum in Seoul, Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. showed what the Philippines can bring to the world stage, Sen. Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson said Sunday.

Lacson noted the praise Teodoro earned from netizens in South Korea for rebuking Chinese delegates over their questioning of the 2016 South China Sea Arbitration Award at the forum.

In Filipino: Lacson: Pagsaway ni Teodoro sa China, Ipinakita ang Kakayahan ng Matalinong Isip

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Lacson Vows Budgetary Support for AFP Drone Capability Development

Sen. Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson on Thursday pledged budgetary support for the Armed Forces of the Philippines to develop drone capabilities for national defense, especially against external aggression.

Lacson gave the assurance to AFP Chief of Staff Gen. Antonio Nafarrete, noting that drones could provide the Philippines with a more practical and affordable defense capability compared to more expensive platforms such as warships and long-range missiles.

“I just want to find out (some details para) pagdating ng budget deliberations we can support the program, meron talaga kayong tangible program para mag-develop ng drones. Kasi ito lang ang pwede nating panlaban considering our situation (I just want to find out some details so that when we start budget deliberations, we can support the program if you have a tangible program to develop drones. Drones are the only practical option we have against external aggression, considering our situation),” he said at the confirmation hearing of AFP officials at the Commission on Appointments.

“I don’t think we have the wherewithal to build big warships and long-range missiles and the like. Meron ba tayong programa sa development ng drones, in case may external aggression? At least may laban man lang tayo maski wala tayong pera (I don’t think we have the wherewithal to build big warships or acquire long-range missiles and the like. Do we have a program to develop drones against external aggression? At least we have a fighting chance even if we don’t have enough funds),” he added.

In Filipino: Lacson, Nangako ng Suporta sa Badyet para sa Pagpapaunlad ng Drone Capability ng AFP

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