The Senate is set to look into alleged misrepresentations in the P105-million purchase of light operational helicopters by the Philippine National Police in 2009 for its elite Special Action Force (SAF) unit. Continue reading “Lacson Initiates Probe on P105-M PNP Chopper Purchase”
In support of equal opportunities for all
Speech during the Midyear Session of the Philippine Dental Association, Baguio City
It has been a privilege to be working with you for the passage of the Philippine Dental Act. Not only have our interactions been most pleasant; it is always nice to see so many smiling faces with pearly white teeth.
In the same breath, let me add the observation that proper dental care has become a luxury for most Filipinos, particularly the poor. But what of course is even more pathetic is that proper health care has become a luxury as well, inaccessible and unaffordable to most.
Our interaction for the passage of the Philippine Dental Act showed how cooperation between lawmakers and civil society can result in responsible legislation that benefits all. Continue reading “In support of equal opportunities for all”
To PNP, AFP: Shift to Proactive Stance to Stop MILF Threat
Sen. Panfilo M. Lacson called on the Philippine National Police and the Armed Forces of the Philippines Tuesday to take a proactive approach in preventing a repeat of the Bloody Monday attack by the Moro Islamic Liberation Front. Continue reading “To PNP, AFP: Shift to Proactive Stance to Stop MILF Threat”
Lacson Bill Shields PNP Promotion System from Abuse
Noting that some unscrupulous parties have been abusing some safeguards in the Philippine National Police law to block the promotion of police personnel, Sen. Panfilo M. Lacson filed a bill to remedy the situation. Continue reading “Lacson Bill Shields PNP Promotion System from Abuse”
Legacy of Corruption
Speech before the Rotary Club of Makati, The Peninsula Manila
Only last Friday, I was here in Makati joining tens of thousands of our countrymen who represented tens of millions of other Filipinos who thought enough is enough of corruption and cover-ups yet unprecedented in Philippine history.
The government’s response is, the economy is doing great. That the peso is relatively stronger is a fact. That the economic indicators show good numbers is another fact.
But the numbers are still leaving a lot of us out. Continue reading “Legacy of Corruption”