Tag: smuggling

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Ping: Digitalization Ang Sagot sa Pagpupuslit ng Asukal

BACOLOD City – Isinulong ni Senador Ping Lacson nitong Sabado ang digitalization ng mga proseso sa gobyerno para mapigilan ang pagpupuslit ng asukal at iba pang produktong pang-agrikultura.

Ayon kay Lacson, ang full automation lamang sa mga ahensya ng gobyerno ang makakalutas sa pagpupuslit ng mga produkto na siyang talamak sa industriya ng asukal sa probinsya.

“Ang kalaban ng sugar industry, simple lang – smuggling. Yan ang No. 1 na kalaban. Kasama sa program natin ang full digitalization,” giit ni Lacson sa panayam sa DYHB radio.

Related: Lacson Pushes Digitalization to Curb Sugar Smuggling

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Radio, Statements

Lacson Pushes Digitalization to Curb Sugar Smuggling

BACOLOD City – Sen. Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson on Saturday pushed for the digitalization of government processes to curb the smuggling of sugar and other agricultural products.

Lacson said only a full automation of processes in government agencies can address smuggling, one of the most serious plagues of the sugar industry in this province.

“Ang kalaban ng sugar industry, simple lang – smuggling. Yan ang No. 1 na kalaban. Kasama sa program natin ang full digitalization (The sugar industry’s biggest enemy is smuggling. It can be solved with full digitalization of government processes, which is part of our program),” he said in an interview with DYHB radio.

Related: Ping: Digitalization Ang Sagot sa Pagpupuslit ng Asukal
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Ping: Higit P1-B Nawawala Kada Taon sa ‘Smuggling’ ng Isda at Seafoods

Bukod sa baboy at manok, nawawalan ng bilyon-bilyong piso ang gobyerno kada taon dahil sa katiwalian sa pag-import ng isda at iba pang produktong dagat.

Isiniwalat ito ni Senador Panfilo Lacson sa pagpapatuloy ng pagdinig ng Senate Committee of the Whole tungkol sa iregularidad sa produktong agrikultura.

Kinwestyon ni Lacson ang malaking pagkakaiba sa datos ng World Trade Organization (WTO) at Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) tungkol sa pag-import ng isda at seafood mula 2015 hanggang 2020.

“The Department of Agriculture will have a lot of explaining to do. The discrepancies may mean there is a lot of misdeclaration, underdeclaration, or outright smuggling. There’s a pattern,” dugtong ng mambabatas.

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Hindi lang Pork at Chicken! Lacson Bares P1.058B a Year Lost to ‘Smuggling’ of Fish, Seafood

Aside from pork and poultry, the government is also losing billions of pesos a year due to irregular practices involving the importation of fish and seafood products, Sen. Panfilo M. Lacson bared Thursday.

Lacson questioned the huge discrepancies between the records of the World Trade Organization and the Philippine Statistics Authority in terms of fish and seafood importation from the top 15 exporting countries from 2015 to 2020.

“The Department of Agriculture will have a lot of explaining to do. The discrepancies may mean there is a lot of misdeclaration, underdeclaration, or outright smuggling. There’s a pattern,” he said at the second hearing of the Senate Committee of the Whole on irregularities involving agricultural products.

“It’s not just in pork and poultry products where there are irregularities. It cuts across practically all FSRAs (food safety regulatory agencies). What action has the DA taken? The bottom line is that we have lost so much revenues – some P1.058 billion yearly from 2015 to 2020 in foregone revenues on imported fish and seafoods alone on account of all these discrepancies,” he added.

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On the Release of Convicted Drug Lords via GCTA

It is the biggest irony that while the government has spent so much time, energy and resources to build up intelligence, gather evidence leading to the arrest of big-time drug traffickers especially Chinese drug lords, then spend more to prosecute and convict those arrested and charged, here is Faeldon and whoever else was responsible, by the stroke of their pens, would release at least 48 drug convicts out of the 1,914 heinous crime convicts under questionable circumstances.

If the President does not take drastic action on this latest caper of an official who was recycled in spite of questionable actions committed in his previous assignment like the P6.4-billion shabu smuggling that got away under mysterious circumstances, on top of the organized “tara” on smuggled goods, we should start thinking if there is seriousness in this administration’s much-touted war against drugs and corruption midway into his six-year term.

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In the News, Radio, Statements

Interview on DZMM: Death Penalty Bill, National ID Law, Corruption at BOC | July 25, 2019

In an interview on DZMM, Sen. Lacson answered questions on:
– death penalty bill covering lawmen who ‘plant’ evidence
– implementation of the National ID law
– corruption at the Bureau of Customs

Related:
FAQ about the National ID System
Senate Bill 27: An Act Reinstituting the Death Penalty in the Philippines
Quotes from the interview… 
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In the News, Radio, TV

Interview on DZBB/GMA News TV: WPS Issue a Matter of Nationalism | June 30, 2019

In an interview on DZBB/GMA News TV, Sen. Lacson answered questions on:
– Nationalism amid West Philippine Sea row
– On possibly bigger graft case at PhilHealth
– Corruption at the Bureau of Customs

Quotes from the interview…
 Continue reading “Interview on DZBB/GMA News TV: WPS Issue a Matter of Nationalism | June 30, 2019” →

In the News, Online, TheySaidIt

Editorial: Exemplary leadership [People’s Journal]

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From People’s Journal: Lacson practiced leadership by example when he headed the PNP from 1999 to 2001. Under his watch, the PNP became disciplined and efficient. This in turn earned Lacson and the PNP high approval marks from the public. “It is second to none. There is no substitute to it that I know of,” Lacson said of the principle of leadership by example.  Continue reading “Editorial: Exemplary leadership [People’s Journal]” →

In the News, Statements

#PingTweets: On the reported plan to tap AFP to stop corruption at BOC

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In the News, Statements

#PingTweets: On floods and smuggled shabu

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In the News, Online

Security forces should use seized vehicles for intel ops — Lacson [Philstar.com]

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From Philstar.com: Lacson said no one would suspect that a surveillance team is inside a roaming luxury car.  Continue reading “Security forces should use seized vehicles for intel ops — Lacson [Philstar.com]” →

In the News, Statements, Videos

#PingSays: On PCSO’s STL collections, Charter change, and charges on P6.4B shabu smuggling | Jan. 31, 2018

In an interview, Sen. Lacson answered questions on:
– questions on PCSO’s STL collection
– Senate discussion of Charter change
– why no one from BOC charged for P6.4B shabu smuggling

Quotes from the interview…  Continue reading “#PingSays: On PCSO’s STL collections, Charter change, and charges on P6.4B shabu smuggling | Jan. 31, 2018” →

In the News, Statements, Videos

#PingSays: On the dismissal of charges regarding the P6.4B shabu shipment | Nov. 23, 2017

“Ang pagka-dismiss, hindi final yan. Because there’s an automatic review by the SOJ. … So it will now be elevated to the SOJ for his automatic review.”

In the News, Radio, Statements

Interview on DWIZ | Oct. 21, 2017

In an interview on DWIZ, Sen. Lacson answered questions on:
– Marawi fighting
– Rehab works in Marawi
– Atio Castillo hazing case

Quotes from the interview…  Continue reading “Interview on DWIZ | Oct. 21, 2017” →

In the News, Radio, Statements

Interview on DZBB | Oct. 20, 2017

In an interview on DZBB, Sen. Lacson answered questions on:
– Strengthening penalties vs cover-ups following Atio Castillo’s hazing death
– Possibility of others aside from Balag being detained

Quotes from the interview…  Continue reading “Interview on DZBB | Oct. 20, 2017” →

Statements

#PingTweets: On one whose only defense mechanism is to bark at anybody who crosses his path

In the News, Statements, Videos

#PingSays: On the Blue Ribbon panel’s initial draft report on the smuggling of 6.4 kg shabu | Oct. 11, 2017

“Noong pinagaralan namin ang discussion portion, parang may disconnect sa recommendations at conclusion.”

 

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Ito ang nagdudumilat na katotohanan sa kalakalan ng shabu sa bansa. Lulubha pa ito kung di mawawakasan ang katiwalian sa BOC.

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Kung walang tara, bababa ang presyo ng imported goods kaya mas maraming Pinoy ang makakatamasa sa mga ito.

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In the News, Radio, Statements

Interview on DWIZ | Sept. 30, 2017

In an interview on DWIZ, Sen. Lacson answered questions on:
– his economic sabotage complaint before the Ombudsman
– possibility of holding Senate sessions up to Friday

Quotes from the interview…  Continue reading “Interview on DWIZ | Sept. 30, 2017” →

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Napakalinaw ng batas laban sa mga tiwaling opisyal at kawani ng pamahalaan.

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In the News, Statements, Videos

#PingSays: On hazing, corruption in BOC, and proposal for legislative police | Sept. 26, 2017

In an interview, Sen. Lacson answers questions on:
– investigation into the fatal hazing of Horacio Castillo III
– reported proposal for legislative police

Quotes from the interview…  Continue reading “#PingSays: On hazing, corruption in BOC, and proposal for legislative police | Sept. 26, 2017” →

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Kayabangan at pagiging ipokrito, ‘yan ang magpapatagal kay Faeldon sa kulungan sa Senado

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In the News, Statements, Videos

#PingSays: On ‘tripleng tara’ and other forms of corruption at BOC | Sept. 25, 2017

Sen. Lacson answers questions on the forms of extortion at the Bureau of Customs, after a hearing on the issue on Monday.

Quotes from the interview…  Continue reading “#PingSays: On ‘tripleng tara’ and other forms of corruption at BOC | Sept. 25, 2017” →

Hearings/Investigations, Photos, Statements, Videos

At the Hearing on Corruption in the Bureau of Customs

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On the special stop order:
“Nag-tara sa green lane… tatarahan uli sa pamamagitan ng pag-issue ng special stop order.”
“Pagkatapos maka-green lane ka kasi nag-tara ka, regular tara, i-issue-han ka pa ng special stop order, bukod pa yung alert order, may gastos pa rin yan. Ang pinakita kanina gaano kalawak ang pag in-issue-han ka pa ng special stop order, panibagong negotiation. And yan P250-300K more gagastusin mo pag na-special stop order ka. At nag-issue lang ng special stop order ang commissioner ng BOC as testified to by the resource persons. So sino rin mag-lift? E di commissioner ng BOC.”
“Labas ito sa tara na regular. Pag special stop ka luluha ka ng dugo.”

On corruption at the BOC:
“Bank statements won’t lie. Call logs won’t lie. Text messages won’t lie. Ano bang pruweba gusto makita ni Mr Faeldon… at abot sa opisina niya ang corruption.”
“There’s a saying, ‘Nothing in the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity.’ Sa atin … ‘ang pinakamapanganib ay ang tanga na pinagdudunugan at corrupt na naglilinis-linisan.’”

On the need for sustained reform at BOC:
“I think it’s time consider natin baguhin ang takbo sa BOC para di malagay sa year in year out pag nag-survey ang SWS kayo most corrupt agency. Di ba nakakahiya yan?”

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In the News, Statements, Videos

#PingSays: On the smuggling of shabu worth P6.4 billion | Sept. 19, 2017

In an interview, Sen. Lacson answered questions on:
– Mark Taguba’s money trail
– 3 p.m. habit under new BOC leadership:

Quotes from the interview…  Continue reading “#PingSays: On the smuggling of shabu worth P6.4 billion | Sept. 19, 2017” →

Hearings/Investigations, Photos, Videos

At the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee Hearing on Corruption at the BOC

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Watch: Videos of the hearing [2 parts]

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In the News, Radio, Statements

Interview on DZMM | Sept. 19, 2017

In an interview on DZMM, Sen. Lacson answered questions on:
– Wholesale tara at BOC
– Kicking the Friday 3 p.m. habit under the new leadership

Quotes from the interview…  Continue reading “Interview on DZMM | Sept. 19, 2017” →

In the News, Statements, Videos

#PingSays: On the ethics complaint and ongoing hearings on corruption at BOC | Sept. 18, 2017

“It’s not even an irritant. Mahilig sa drama eh.”

In the News, Statements, Videos

#PingSays: On the ethics complaint | Sept. 18, 2017

“But again, that’s his right. He can file and file and file and file. Ang response ko sa kanya, I’m also filing a criminal case against him sa Ombudsman.”

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#PingTweets: On choosing between an ethics complaint and exposing endemic corruption

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On Ex-Commissioner Faeldon’s Plan to File an Ethics Complaint

It is the right of anybody to file an ethics complaint against any senator. In fact, that was the advice to him by Sen. Gordon when he visited him in his detention place.

The Constitution, however, is clear on the matter. Thus, Article VI states:
SECTION 11. A Senator or Member of the House of Representatives shall, in all offenses punishable by not more than six years imprisonment, be privileged from arrest while the Congress is in session. NO MEMBER SHALL BE QUESTIONED NOR BE HELD LIABLE IN ANY OTHER PLACE FOR ANY SPEECH OR DEBATE IN THE CONGRESS OR IN ANY COMMITTEE THEREOF.

Therefore, it is his right to waste bond paper and ink. Anyway, he has the money to pay his lawyers even if it’s tantamount to an exercise in futility and stupidity.

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In the News, Radio, Statements

Interview on DWIZ | Sept. 14, 2017

In an interview on DWIZ, Sen. Lacson answered questions on:
– The CHR’s slashed budget
– Why the CHR is ‘needed’

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In the News, Statements, Videos

#PingSays: On corruption in the BOC | Sept. 11, 2017

“Ang bini-build up ko ngayon mga ebidensya… Ang susunod na dapat gawin is mai-translate into concrete evidence ang nalalaman nating corruption sa BOC. And that I intend to do. Ang sinasabi ko nga, isa lang ang dapat puntahan nito na logical conclusion. Umabot sa Ombudsman, umabot sa korte at para mapanagot ang matagal na kawatan ng gobyerno.”

Hearings/Investigations, Photos, Statements, Videos

At the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee Hearing on Corruption at the BOC

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In the News, Radio, Statements

Interview on DWIZ | Sept. 9, 2017

In an interview on DWIZ, Sen. Lacson answered questions on:
– Conclusion of the evidence gathered on corruption in BOC
– 3 p.m. habit at the BOC
– Mark Taguba

Quotes from the interview…  Continue reading “Interview on DWIZ | Sept. 9, 2017” →

Statements, Videos

Kailan pa tatalikod sa katiwalian ang BOC? Sana di pa huli ang lahat…

Lalong lumubha ang katiwalian sa BOC dahil sa pagkakapuslit ng sangkaterbang shabu. Kailan matitigil ang gawaing ito?

Hearings/Investigations, Photos, Statements, Videos

At the Senate Hearing on Corruption in the BOC

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Related: Sen. Lacson’s privilege speech on corruption at the BOC
Watch: Videos of the hearing [3 parts]

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#PingTweets: On sincere ignorance, conscientious stupidity

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Lacson sa Ex-BOC Chief: Walang Technical Smuggling ng Semento; Attempted Tara, Meron?

Sa halip na smuggling, maaring tangkang pangongotong o tara ang pakay ng nagbitiw na si dating Bureau of Customs (BOC) Commissioner Nicanor Faeldon sa akusasyon nito kay Senador Panfilo Lacson.

Lumalabas kasi sa pag-aaral at mga dokumentong nakalap ng tanggapan ng mambabatas na ang mga argumento ni Faeldon tungkol sa akusasyon nito na umano’y technical smuggling ng semento ay taliwas sa mga umiiral na panuntunan.

Related: Smuggling, or technical kotong?

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Smuggling, or Technical Kotong?

Is it really smuggling? Or is it more like technical kotong?

Sen. Panfilo M. Lacson posed this question to ex-Customs Commissioner Nicanor Faeldon amid his repeated accusations of “smuggling” of cement against his son.

“Is there such a thing as smuggling of cement between ASEAN countries? None, because there is zero tariff for cement under the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Free Trade Area (AFTA), and even the ASEAN-China Free Trade Area (ACFTA),” Lacson said.

Related: Lacson sa ex-BOC chief: Walang technical smuggling ng semento; attempted tara, meron?

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#PingSays: Usaping ginto ng mga Marcos, at ang isyu ng katiwalian sa BOC | Agosto 30, 2017

In an interview, Sen. Lacson answered questions on:
– Reported talks between President Duterte and Marcoses
– Corruption in the BOC

Quotes from the interview…  Continue reading “#PingSays: Usaping ginto ng mga Marcos, at ang isyu ng katiwalian sa BOC | Agosto 30, 2017” →

In the News, Online

Lacson: Faeldon mistaken on smuggling accusation [CNN Philippines]

From CNN Philippines: Outgoing Customs Commissioner Nicanor Faeldon is mistaken in believing Panfilo “Pampi” Lacson Jr.’s activities qualify as smuggling, Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson said Tuesday.

Related:  Panayam: Sen. Lacson sa ‘The Source’ sa CNN Philippines

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Pati taripa, natrapik!

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May taripa ang gobyerno alinsunod sa batas, pero ang mga tiwali sa BOC na ang kumokolekta para sa sariling bulsa.

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Tugon ni Sen. Lacson sa mga Paratang ni Nicanor Faeldon

Paunang pahayag sa pulong balitaan:

First, there’s no smuggling of cement kasi hindi subject sa Customs tariff and duties ang semento. VAT-able. Ang sinasabi ni Faeldon na $16 per ton, that’s too high. One friend who is exporting nickel to China, yung nag-export ng nickel na mas mahal dapat ang freight $8-9 per ton. So $16 is too high. Ito technical ito, but it’s subject to your own verification.
What I’m saying is, una, hindi ako mag-e-expose ng shenanigans sa Customs kung meron akong alam na pwede ibato balik sa akin or sa aking anak. Di ko gagawin yan. Makikisama ako sa kanila para di nila bulabugin.
Second, bakit ngayon lang nagsalita o nag-accuse si Faeldon niyan? Di ba dapat noon pa finile-an niya ng kaso kung may nasilip siyang violation ng Customs and Tariff Code or whatever law ang nag-cover sa importation ng semento. So yan di ko maintindihan. Bakit ngayon nilabas niya ito?

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Kung talagang gusto ng reporma, ang pinuno ng BOC ay hindi dapat nagpapasuhol at hindi rin mangongotong

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Tungkol sa kampanya laban sa droga…

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… Hindi na sana mapapatay ang mga inosente kung naunang sugpuin ang nagsusuplay ng droga.

In the News, Radio, Statements

Panayam ng DZBB | Agosto 20, 2017

Sa panayam sa DZBB, sinagot ni Sen. Lacson ang tanong sa:
– Ang dapat gawin ng PNP matapos ang sunod-sunod na operasyon kontra droga
– Kung state-sponsored ba ang pagpatay sa operasyon kontra droga
– Payo sa ilang matataas na opisyal na kasama sa mga operasyon kontra iligal na droga
– Ang ‘tara’ sa BOC

Quotes from the interview…  Continue reading “Panayam ng DZBB | Agosto 20, 2017” →

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Parang daga lang, nagtatago hanggang hindi umaalis ang pusa. #KatiwalianSaBOC

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May koneksiyon sa BOC. May koneksiyon din sa LTO?

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