From the Inquirer: (A)s pointed out by anti-corruption crusaders like former senator Panfilo Lacson and Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong, we need infrastructure that is not subject to the corrupt racket that lines the pockets of politicians and their private sector cohorts and which results in substandard projects that need frequent repairs.
From the Inquirer: To be sure, Magalong’s uncompromising stand against the unremitting greed of some public officials has also gained support from his allies, including former senator Panfilo Lacson, his fellow retired police general who fought against the pork barrel system.
The Lacson-Sotto tandem campaigned in Maguindanao and Cagayan de Oro City on May 5, 2022. Their schedules included meetings with local politicians and town hall meetings.
The Lacson-Sotto tandem, with senatoriable Manny Piñol, campaigned in parts of Negros Oriental and Negros Occidental on May 4, 2022. Their schedules include courtesy calls and town hall meetings.
Sen. Ping Lacson, with senatoriables Minguita Padilla and Manny Pinol, visited Masbate and Samar on April 30, 2022. Their schedules included courtesy calls and town hall meetings.
Sen. Ping Lacson and senatoriable Minguita Padilla visited parts of Bicol on April 29, 2022. Their schedules included courtesy calls and town hall meetings.
The Lacson-Sotto tandem, with senatoriable Minguita Padilla, went to Malabon and Bulacan on April 28, 2022. Their schedules included courtesy calls and town hall meetings.
The Lacson-Sotto tandem visited Tarlac and Pangasinan on April 25, 2022, with senatoriable Manny Piñol. Their schedule included courtesy calls and town hall meetings.
The Lacson-Sotto tandem visited Caluya Island, Iloilo City and Sta Barbara, Iloilo on April 20, 2022, with senatoriable Manny Piñol. Their schedule included courtesy calls and town hall meetings.
Nanindigan si independent presidential candidate Sen. Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson nitong Linggo na patuloy niyang lalabanan ang anumang hakbang para hadlangan ang karapatan ng mga botante na bumoto sa ilalim ng demokrasya.
Ayon kay Lacson, hindi siya nag-iisa sa karanasan kung saan kinukumbinsi siya at ibang kandidato sa pagka-Presidente na umatras kapalit ng pera at iba pang konsiderasyon.
“Sinu-subvert na natin ang will ng electorate maski wala pang halalan,” saad ni Lacson sa presscon kasama ang iba pang presidential candidates sa Manila Peninsula Hotel sa Makati City.
Independent presidential candidate Sen. Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson on Sunday vowed to fight moves by some sectors to subvert democracy by “convincing” him and some of his fellow presidential aspirants to withdraw from the presidential race.
Lacson said he was not alone in getting feelers to withdraw from the presidential derby in exchange for financial and other considerations.
“Sinu-subvert na natin ang will ng electorate maski wala pang halalan (This is an attempt to subvert the will of the electorate even before Election Day),” he said at a press conference with fellow presidential candidates at the Manila Peninsula Hotel in Makati City.
The Lacson-Sotto tandem and senatoriable Minguita Padilla answered tough questions at the Kapihan ng Samahang Plaridel at the Manila Hotel on April 11, 2022.
The Lacson-Sotto tandem visited Bataan on April 10, 2022. With them was senatoriable Minguita Padilla. Their schedule included courtesy calls, a visit to the Metro-Bataan Development Authority Provincial Command Center, and a dialogue with local officials and multi-sectoral groups.
Tama na ang pananahimik. Panahon na para mag-ingay.
Ito ang panawagan ni independent presidential candidate Sen. Ping Lacson sa supporters niya at ni vice presidential bet Senate President Tito Sotto.
“Thank you ‘Pure Love’, ‘True Friends’, ‘Lacson Sotto Support Group’ for organizing your ‘Supporters Rally’ and making it happen today. It’s time to stop being silent. Get out of your echo chamber to be heard by the people. No balloons, no umbrellas, no props. Just pure love,” ani Lacson sa kanyang Twitter account Sabado ng gabi, matapos ang supporters’ rally para sa kanya at kay Sotto sa Quezon Memorial Circle.
It’s time to stop being silent and to start making yourselves heard.
On this note, independent presidential candidate Sen. Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson called on his and vice presidential bet Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III’s supporters to be more assertive in helping them convince voters to elect the most qualified, competent and experienced candidates.
“Thank you ‘Pure Love’, ‘True Friends’, ‘Lacson Sotto Support Group’ for organizing your ‘Supporters Rally’ and making it happen today. It’s time to stop being silent. Get out of your echo chamber to be heard by the people. No balloons, no umbrellas, no props. Just pure love,” Lacson said on his Twitter account Saturday evening, after he and Sotto attended the supporters’ rally at the Quezon Memorial Circle.
The Lacson-Sotto tandem attended a rally organized by supporters in Quezon City on April 9, 2022. They also signed a pledge to ensure good governance should they win the election.
The Lacson-Sotto tandem visited Bohol and Cebu on April 6, 2022, with senatoriables Minguita Padilla and Manny Piñol. Their schedule included a radio interview in Bohol and a town hall meeting in Cebu.
The Lacson-Sotto tandem visited Bohol on April 5, 2022, with senatoriables Minguita Padilla and Manny Piñol. Their schedule included courtesy calls, a sectoral consultation, and a rally.
The Lacson-Sotto tandem visited Romblon on April 4, 2022, with senatoriable Manny Piñol. Their schedule included courtesy calls and a town hall meeting.
The Lacson-Sotto tandem visited Zamboanga Peninsula on March 31, 2022, with senatoriables Minguita Padilla and Manny Piñol. Their schedule included courtesy calls and town hall meetings.
The Lacson-Sotto tandem visited Zamboanga Peninsula on March 31, 2022, with senatoriables Minguita Padilla and Manny Piñol. Their schedule included courtesy calls and town hall meetings.
The Lacson-Sotto tandem visited Zamboanga on March 30, 2022, with senatorial bets Minguita Padilla and Manny Piñol. Their schedule included a courtesy call, a town hall meeting, and meeting local farmers and fisherfolk.
The Lacson-Sotto tandem visited General Santos City on March 24, 2022, with senatoriable Manny Piñol. Their schedule included a dialogue with fishermen and boat operators, courtesy calls, and a town hall meeting. Lacson also announced his resignation from Partido Reporma.
The Lacson-Sotto tandem visited Cotabato on March 23, 2022, with senatoriable Manny Piñol. Their schedule included town hall meetings and courtesy calls on local officials.
Senator Ping Lacson visited Quirino province on March 16, 2022. His schedule included a courtesy call at the Maddela municipal hall and a sectoral town hall meeting.
The Lacson-Sotto tandem visited Cagayan on March 15, 2022. Their schedule included a meet-and-greet with cyclists, a courtesy call on Mayor Jeff Soriano, participation in People’s Day, and consultative meetings.
The Lacson-Sotto tandem visited Isabela on March 14, 2022. Their schedule included attending the flag-raising ceremony at Cauayan, and sectoral meetings.
The Lacson-Sotto tandem visited Zambales on March 11, 2022. Their schedule included courtesy calls on local officials, a town hall meeting, and dialogues.
Sen. Lacson visited Parañaque City on March 10, 2022, along with senatoriable Minguita Padilla. His schedule included a courtesy call on Parañaque City Mayor Edwin Olivarez, and a town hall meeting.
The Lacson-Sotto tandem and some senatorial bets visited Pasig City on March 9, 2022. Their schedule included a courtesy call on Mayor Vico Sotto, a ferry ride, and a town hall meeting.