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Ilocanos’ 3Ms: Key to Better Future for Filipinos – Ping

LAOAG, Ilocos Norte – As he started his Senate bid here Tuesday, former Sen. Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson on Tuesday highlighted the 3Ms that represent the best traits of Ilocanos: “Masinop, Masipag at Matapat (Frugal, Industrious, and Loyal).”

In his speech at the kickoff rally for senatorial bets of the Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas, Lacson said these three traits can greatly help in building a better future for our nation.

“When I visit Ilocos Norte or any part of the Ilocos region, three traits of Ilocanos come to mind – frugality, industriousness, and loyalty,” he said in Filipino.

“The Ilocano is frugal and industrious to ensure a better future for his children. And the Ilocano is loyal,” he added.

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Removing Bank Secrecy for Gov’t Officials, Employees Tops Ping Lacson’s Priority Legislation

LAOAG, Ilocos Norte – A measure that will help expose the ill-gotten wealth of government officials and employees – including the President – by excluding them from the Bank Secrecy Law will be one of senatorial candidate Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson’s priorities should he return to the Senate.

“The first bill I will file, and I have done this in past Congresses, will be on the waiver for the rights to the Bank Secrecy Act of all government officials, from the lowest clerk or janitor, all the way up to the President,” he said in Filipino at a press conference here Tuesday, before the Alyansa ng Bagong Pilipinas’ proclamation rally.

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