Sir, when we both ran for the Senate in the May 2001 midterm elections, you as a veteran legislator and I as a neophyte politician, (you) mentored me on the art of campaigning. Unfortunately, the mentor lost, and ironically, the mentored won.
Ping Lacson Raises Concern on Possible ‘Overreach’ in Remanding of Impeachment Case vs VP Duterte
The word “remand” is not included in the 1987 Constitution’s articles involving the accountability of public officers.
On this note, Senator-elect Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson on Thursday raised his concern on a possible overreach in the interpretation of Article XI, Sec. 3 of the Charter when the Senate impeachment court remanded the impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte to the House of Representatives.
“All lawyers should know this legal maxim: ‘Expressio unius est exclusio alterius‘. (What the law does not include, it excludes) The word ‘remand’ is not included in Art XI Section 3 of the1987 Constitution,” Lacson said in a post on X.
In Filipino: Ping Lacson, Nagpahayag ng Pag-aalala sa Posibleng ‘Overreach’ sa Pag-Remand ng Impeachment Case vs VP Duterte
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.
Related: 3Ms ng Ilokano, Susi sa Magandang Kinabukasan ng mga Pilipino – Ping
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JPE, the Centenarian [published in The Philippine Star]
Former Sen. Ping Lacson on JPE the centenarian, as published in The Philippine Star: “Considering his advanced age, JPE has the distinction of retaining not only his legal acumen and skills but also his brilliance and mental acuity that lawyers half his age would not dare challenge in any forum.”
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REFORMING THE MUP PENSION SYSTEM: A Position Paper of PMA Class of 1971, Inc.
This position paper is an offshoot of the pronouncement of Department of Finance (DOF) Secretary Benjamin Diokno on March 28, 2023 about the Marcos administration’s intent to overhaul the pension system of the military and uniformed personnel (MUP).
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