Instead of deterring wrongdoing, the Senate panel report on the $329.48-million national broadband network deal mess would intimidate future whistleblowers from exposing anomalies in government, Sen. Panfilo M. Lacson lamented Wednesday. Continue reading “Report on ZTE Mess a Deterrent to Whistleblowers”
Corrupt-Free 2010
Speech before the Rotary Club of Downtown Manila, Corregidor Function Room, Century Park Hotel, Manila
Good evening.
Once a Japanese ambassador told me there are 3 most common lies on earth. No. 1 lie, is when an American tenant tells his landlord, the check is in the mail. It is not to be believed. No. 2 lie, when a Japanese lover tells you that he is more romantic than a Frenchman, don’t believe him. And the 3rd most common lie is when a politician tells you he’s about to deliver a short speech. Ladies and gentlemen, my fellow Rotarians, don’t worry. This is going to be a short speech.
Let me first thank president Henry for giving me the opportunity to be here and share my views on corruption, poverty and what 2010 should mean for all of us. Continue reading “Corrupt-Free 2010”
‘Healthy’ Cabinet Discussions Will Provide Clues in NBN Graft Puzzle
Part of a frantic cover up.
This was how Senator Panfilo M. Lacson today described Malacañang’s refusal to divulge the minutes of the meeting between President Arroyo and members of the Commission on Information and Communications Technology regarding the National Broadband Network project. Continue reading “‘Healthy’ Cabinet Discussions Will Provide Clues in NBN Graft Puzzle”
Strike While the Iron is Hot on NBN-ZTE Probe
Senator Panfilo M. Lacson today said the Senate hearings on the botched $329.5-million National Broadband Network (NBN) project can – and should – continue despite the absence of the chairman of the primary committee tasked to investigate the alleged anomalous deal. Continue reading “Strike While the Iron is Hot on NBN-ZTE Probe”
Ping Seeks Inquiry on Executive Session Leak, Rules Violation
Senator Panfilo M. Lacson today sought a formal inquiry on how inside information from last week’s executive session on the allegedly anomalous National Broadband Network deal investigation was leaked to the media. Continue reading “Ping Seeks Inquiry on Executive Session Leak, Rules Violation”