Tag: EJK

Interview on DZBB/GNTV: National Dignity in UN-HRC Resolution and WPS Issues | July 14, 2019

In an interview on DZBB/GNTV, Sen. Lacson answered questions on:
– national dignity factor in UN-HRC resolution on killings
– ‘double standard’ in UN, WPS issues?
– reported claim that VP Robredo’s stand on UN-HRC resolution is a ground for impeachment

Quotes from the interview…
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#PingSays: On fate of DOJ Sec. Aguirre, Senate relocation, peace efforts with CPP-NPA-NDF | April 4, 2018

In an interview, Sen. Lacson answers questions on:
– Senate relocation
– fate of DOJ Sec. Aguirre
– SC order on deaths related to anti-drug war
– peace efforts with CPP-NPA-NDF

Quotes from the interview…  Continue reading “#PingSays: On fate of DOJ Sec. Aguirre, Senate relocation, peace efforts with CPP-NPA-NDF | April 4, 2018”

#PingTweets: On the Senate’s probes on EJKs and the ICC’s ‘principle of complementarity’

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“The complementarity principle … reflects a realization that it is preferable that such crimes are investigated and prosecuted in the country where they occurred.” – Forum for International Criminal and Humanitarian Law

#PingSays: On VAT exemptions, alleged executions, questionable claimants in DPWH’s 2018 budget | Nov. 28, 2017

In an interview, Sen. Lacson answers questions on:
– VAT exemptions in the Philippines
– alleged execution
– DPWH pool funds in the proposed 2018 budget

Quotes from the interview… Continue reading “#PingSays: On VAT exemptions, alleged executions, questionable claimants in DPWH’s 2018 budget | Nov. 28, 2017”

Interview on ANC | Oct. 17, 2017

In an interview on ANC, Sen. Lacson answered questions on:
– Pulse Asia survey on the war vs drugs
– PDEA’s lead role in anti-drug war
– On the Senate holding impeachment trials

Quotes from the interview…  Continue reading “Interview on ANC | Oct. 17, 2017”

#PingSays: On alleged extort try on ex-Sen Estrada, war on drugs, invitation to Church on EJKs, BOC corruption | Oct. 3, 2017

In an ambush interview, Sen. Lacson answers questions on:
– alleged extortion try on former Sen. Estrada
– criticism on the war vs drugs
– inviting Church to give info on killings

Quotes from the interview…  Continue reading “#PingSays: On alleged extort try on ex-Sen Estrada, war on drugs, invitation to Church on EJKs, BOC corruption | Oct. 3, 2017”

#PingSays: On testimonies of witnesses in recent killings, Anti-Wiretapping Law | Oct. 2, 2017

In an interview, Sen. Lacson answered questions on:
– Testimonies of witnesses in recent killings
– Anti-Wiretapping Law

Quotes from the interview…

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Advisory on the Senate hearing for September 19

Please be informed that the hearing of the Senate Committee on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs regarding recent killings will not push through on Tuesday, as per Committee Secretary Claire Fuentes-Olay.

We will update you on the rescheduling of the hearing soonest. Thank you.

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Advisory on today’s Senate hearing

Due to inclement weather, the hearing of the Senate Committee on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs regarding recent killings will not push through today, as per Committee Secretary Claire Fuentes-Olay.

We will update you on the rescheduling of the hearing. Thank you.

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Interview on DWIZ | Sept. 9, 2017

In an interview on DWIZ, Sen. Lacson answered questions on:
– Conclusion of the evidence gathered on corruption in BOC
– 3 p.m. habit at the BOC
– Mark Taguba

Quotes from the interview…  Continue reading “Interview on DWIZ | Sept. 9, 2017”

The next hearing on deaths from anti-drug operations, including that of Kian delos Santos, is on September 5

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RelatedSa ika-5 ng Setyembre ang susunod na pagdinig sa insidente kung saan napatay si Kian Loyd delos Santos

Panayam ng DWIZ | Agosto 26, 2017

Sa panayam sa DWIZ, sinagot ni Sen. Lacson ang tanong sa:
– Pagsulong laban sa katiwalian
– Umano’y panawagan para sa ‘verification’ ng mga nasa listahan sa talumpati noong Agosto 23
– Payo sa mga nabanggit sa talumpati noong Agosto 23
– Ang halaga na walang ‘double standard’ sa pamumuno ng BOC

Quotes from the interview…  Continue reading “Panayam ng DWIZ | Agosto 26, 2017”

Panayam ng DZBB | Agosto 20, 2017

Sa panayam sa DZBB, sinagot ni Sen. Lacson ang tanong sa:
– Ang dapat gawin ng PNP matapos ang sunod-sunod na operasyon kontra droga
– Kung state-sponsored ba ang pagpatay sa operasyon kontra droga
– Payo sa ilang matataas na opisyal na kasama sa mga operasyon kontra iligal na droga
– Ang ‘tara’ sa BOC

Quotes from the interview…  Continue reading “Panayam ng DZBB | Agosto 20, 2017”

The best of the Senate, the worst of the Senate [Manila Times]

From The Manila Times: Two senators, Richard Gordon and Panfilo Lacson Sr., demonstrated they were the best of the Senate, at par with the pre-martial law titans of that body such as Jovito Salonga, Jose Diokno, and yes, Benigno Aquino, Jr. If these two get to be presidential timber, I begin to have hope for our unlucky country.  Continue reading “The best of the Senate, the worst of the Senate [Manila Times]”

Preliminary Statement for the Inquiry in Aid of Legislation on the Death of Albuera town Mayor Rolando Espinosa Sr.

Good morning.

I would like to welcome everyone to the joint public hearing of the Committee on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs and the Committee on Justice and Human Rights, with reference to the manifestation and motion made by Sen. Vicente Sotto III last November 7, 2016, tasking your Committee to investigate and inquire, in aid of legislation, into the killing of Mayor Rolando Espinosa Sr. of Albuera, Leyte.

To the members of our country’s police force and everyone present, let me remind you of the following: To serve and protect. The responsibility of every police officer is to serve the public and respect life and property. No police operation shall be conducted in order to serve or protect the illegal activity of a particular person, group or criminal syndicate.  Continue reading “Preliminary Statement for the Inquiry in Aid of Legislation on the Death of Albuera town Mayor Rolando Espinosa Sr.”

On the Killing of Mayor Espinosa Inside His Detention Cell in Leyte

Offhand, I can smell EJK (extra-judicial killing), and I base my conclusion on the circumstances that surround the killing. Having said that, I can’t understand for the life of me:  Continue reading “On the Killing of Mayor Espinosa Inside His Detention Cell in Leyte”