Sen. Panfilo M. Lacson commended this year’s recipients of the Country’s Outstanding Policemen in Service (COPS) for giving Filipinos an inspiration with their dedication to service. Continue reading “Lacson Resolution Fetes Top Cops for 2011”
Arroyo Brothers Bungled ‘Another Rescue Job’
Sen. Panfilo M. Lacson on Tuesday rebuffed on several fronts the claim of Negros Rep. Ignacio Arroyo Jr. that the helicopters supposedly sold forcibly to the Philippine National Police were not owned but “leased” by LTA Inc., the Arroyos’ family-owned company. Continue reading “Arroyo Brothers Bungled ‘Another Rescue Job’”
Lacson Cautions Robredo, PNP: Don’t Leave Out Bigger Characters in PNP Chopper Acquisitions
Sen. Panfilo M. Lacson on Wednesday cautioned Interior Secretary Jesse Robredo and the Philippine National Police against leaving out the bigger fish in the lopsided P104.9-million purchase of police helicopters in 2009. Continue reading “Lacson Cautions Robredo, PNP: Don’t Leave Out Bigger Characters in PNP Chopper Acquisitions”
Speech at the PNP Police Community Relations
Camp Crame, Quezon City
Thank you for having me for the second time this year. As always, I am honored to be given the podium and share my insights with you.
As I entered the gate of this historic and once hallowed ground, I couldn’t help but remember the years I spent working with three young Philippine Constabulary lieutenants who I had very little doubt in my mind even at that time, would someday be part of a rich law enforcement history. Well, they did and still do. 2LT Jesus Verzosa, 2LT Magtanggol Gatdula and of course, 2LT Raul Bacalzo – sila ‘yung kung tawagin namin nung mga panahon na iyun ay mga TIG – tig operate, tig huli ng mga suspek, tig gawa ng mga spot reports, tig-imbestiga, at tig etchetera, etcetera. Continue reading “Speech at the PNP Police Community Relations”
Arroyos’ Used Choppers Sold to PNP in 2009
Sen. Panfilo M. Lacson disclosed Tuesday that he obtained documents indicating that the Arroyos were the former owners of the helicopters “forcibly” sold and priced as brand-new to the Philippine National Police for P105 million in 2009. Continue reading “Arroyos’ Used Choppers Sold to PNP in 2009”