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LET THE WHOLE SENATE STAND WITH MINDANAO: New Majority to Donate One-Month Salary to Relief Efforts, Invites Minority to Do the Same

Members of the Senate majority bloc have taken steps to help victims of the magnitude-7.8 quake that devastated parts of Mindanao on Monday – and invited their colleagues from the minority to join them in this effort.

“The Senate New Majority stands with the families and communities in Mindanao who are now facing the painful work of rescue, relief, rebuilding and recovery after the powerful earthquake,” they said in a statement.

They said that they have agreed to donate one month’s salary to help those affected by the disaster.

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Lacson Urges Timeout from Senate Power Play, Seeks Prayers for Mindanao Communities Hit by Magnitude-7.8 Quake

Sen. Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson on Monday called for a timeout in the power play in the Senate, and instead focus on prayers and assistance for communities affected by a magnitude-7.8 quake in Mindanao.

Lacson said that amid the political noise in the Senate, attention must be directed to the suffering of Filipinos in the south in the aftermath of the disaster.

“Let’s take a break from the Senate power play and pray for the people of Mindanao, especially the fatalities and the injured as well as those whose properties were damaged and destroyed by the 7.8 magnitude earthquake this morning,” he said on X.

In FIlipino: Lacson: Timeout Muna sa Senate Power Play para Tulungan ang Mga Taga-Mindanao na Apektado ng Magnitude-7.8 Lindol

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Ping Lacson Proposes Proactive Solution to Poll Violence in Maguindanao

Former Sen. Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson proposed on Thursday a proactive solution to address the poll-related violence in parts of Mindanao, including Maguindanao: have Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) personnel secure opposing candidates there.

Lacson pointed out that this should be a step beyond the investigation by the Philippine National Police (PNP) of election-related violence cases.

“Beyond the usual reactive investigation of election-related violence in Maguindanao, government may consider replacing all the security escorts of the opposing candidates with AFP personnel belonging to the same army battalion or division in the region,” he said in a post on X.

“Having Army personnel belonging to the same unit and under the same field commanders replacing PNP and private armed groups securing both camps will prevent armed confrontations,” he added.

Related: Ping Lacson, Nagmungkahi ng Proactive na Solusyon vs Poll Violence sa Maguindanao

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Lacson Appeals to AmCham Mindanao Chapter to Help De-Escalate Political Tension

DAVAO CITY – Former Sen. Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson appealed to members of the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) in Mindanao to help de-escalate the tension involving President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte.

Lacson, who was a guest speaker before the AmCham Mindanao‘s Annual US Thanksgiving here, said that instead of being entertained by the exchange of harsh words, “we should all do our part to help ease the tension.”

“While the perennial warmongers whose pastime is to make their day complete with their passion for gossip and entertainment be it between showbiz couples or political allies resulting in intense conflict and their eventual irreconcilable separation, the majority of us who are sober and discerning feel sad and concerned how this development could affect the future of our country,” he said.

Related: Ping Lacson, Umapela sa AmCham Mindanao Para Tumulong sa Pagbawas ng Tensyon sa Pulitika

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Speech before the American Chamber of Commerce Mindanao Chapter

It is truly an honor to be here once again, especially in a remarkable gathering with outstanding business leaders who are at the leading edge of driving economic growth and progress in the southern region of our archipelago. And for this, I thank you for the opportunity.

I know you just wrapped up your elections earlier today, and with the results still as fresh as the first light of dawn, I would like to offer first a few insights about elections in general.

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