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Ping Lacson Pushes Bigger R&D Budget to Boost Digitalization Efforts

For the government’s digitalization efforts to succeed and benefit the people, it needs to provide more funds for research and development (R&D) in the national budget, former Sen. Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson said Thursday.

Lacson said government agencies must use homegrown R&D to develop solutions, and go beyond “googling” for equipment and technologies imported from abroad.

“When we scrutinize the national budget, I noticed that R&D accounts for only 0.4 percent. How can we become self-reliant when we are so dependent on imports?” he said in Filipino in an interview on “Bakit Ikaw? The DZRH Job Interview.”

“Isn’t it better to have homegrown solutions? We must bolster our research,” he added.

Related: Ping Lacson, Itinulak ang Mas Malaking R&D Budget Para sa Digitalization

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Editorial: ‘Ceasefire’ [Malaya]

From Malaya: We bet the majority of the Filipino people are sick and tired of this political tug-of-war. Former senator Panfilo Lacson’s advice for a “ceasefire” for both camps is in order.

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Ping: Confidential Funds and Political ‘Ceasefire’

In an interview on NET25, Ping Lacson answers questions on:
* Political ‘ceasefire’
* Confidential and Intelligence Funds

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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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Ping: Political ‘Ceasefire’; Mary Jane Veloso Case

In an interview on DWAR, Ping Lacson answers questions on:
* Rising tension in politics
* Mary Jane Veloso case
* Review of social service programs

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