Tag: tara

Interview on DZMM: Effects of GCTA Row | Aug. 29, 2019

In an interview on DZMM, Sen. Lacson answered questions on:
– possible irregularities in the ‘Good Conduct Time Allowance’ system
– fear felt by kin of KFR victims due to possible release of KFR convicts due to GCTA

Quotes from the interview…
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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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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…
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Interview on DZBB: Leadership 101 vs Corruption; Senate Panel Chairmanship | May 30, 2019

In an interview on DZBB, Sen. Lacson answered questions on:
– ‘one-standard’ leadership needed to stamp out corruption
– raising taxes amid ‘continued’ corruption at the Bureau of Customs
– passing on Senate committee to Senator-elect dela Rosa

Quotes from the interview…
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“What a Mess: A Dumping Ground of Garbage and Drugs”

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We spend a great deal of taxpayers’ money for an automated processing system, x-ray scanners, even for brokers’ accreditation, not to mention fairly high salaries for seasoned military men at the helm of the Bureau of Customs. But at the end of the day – all our efforts be damned — we are still one hell of a mess.

Mr. President, distinguished colleagues, I rise before you on a matter of personal and collective privilege.

To say that our country is treated like trash appears to be true, as in literally, amid news reports of tons of waste being illegally shipped into our lands, no thanks to local and foreign smugglers, unscrupulous Customs brokers and corrupt Customs officials.

Related:
At a Glance: A Dumping Ground of Garbage and Drugs
“KITA KITA” (sa Customs): Paglahad sa Payola sa Bureau of Customs
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#PingSays: On the divorce bill, corruption at Customs, and ICC | March 20, 2018

In an interview, Sen. Lacson answers questions on:
– divorce bill
– Blue Ribbon probe of anomalies at BOC
– withdrawal from ICC

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#PingSays: On corruption in the BOC; and UN official’s tirade vs President Duterte | March 12, 2018

In an interview, Sen. Lacson answers questions on:
– corruption in the Bureau of Customs
– UN official’s tirade vs President Duterte

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Interview on DZMM | Oct. 5, 2017

In an interview on DZMM, Sen. Lacson answered questions on:
– Corruption in the BOC
– Efforts by the new leadership to effect reforms

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At the Blue Ribbon Committee Hearing on Corruption at the 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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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

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Kapag taumbayan ang naagrabyado, sinisinop muna ng imbestigador ang mga ebidensiya upang ang may sala ay maparusahan.

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#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.

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Interview on DZBB | Sept. 24, 2017

In an interview on DZBB, Sen. Lacson answered questions on:
– the Sept 25 hearing on the fatal hazing of Horacio Castillo III
– what Mark Taguba may reveal at the Blue Ribbon Committee hearing on corruption at the Bureau of Customs
– cashless society to eliminate corruption
– wiretapping of suspected drug personalities

Quotes from the interview… 
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Interview on DWIZ | Sept. 23, 2017

In an interview on DWIZ, Sen. Lacson answered questions on:
– the surrender of John Paul Solano
– the hearing on the fatal hazing of Horacio Castillo III on Sept. 25
– the CHR’s 2018 budget
– corruption at the BOC

Quotes from the interview… 
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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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Panayam ng DWIZ | Agosto 26, 2017

Sa panayam sa DWIZ, sinagot ni Sen. Lacson ang tanong sa:
– Pagsulong laban sa katiwalian
– Umano’y panawagan para sa ‘verification’ ng mga nasa listahan sa talumpati noong Agosto 23
– Payo sa mga nabanggit sa talumpati noong Agosto 23
– Ang halaga na walang ‘double standard’ sa pamumuno ng BOC

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Bigo ang kampanya laban sa ilegal na droga dahil sa payola sa BOC

Walang patutunguhan ang kampanya ng pamahalaan laban sa ilegal na droga hanggang namamayagpag ang kotongan at suhulan sa Bureau of Customs.

Panayam ng DZMM at DZRH | Agosto 24, 2017

Sa panayam ng DZMM at DZRH, sinagot ni Sen. Lacson ang tanong sa:
– Hiling ni Faeldon na magkaroon ng imbestigasyon sa katiwalian sa BOC
– Sa mga maaring sangkot sa katiwalian sa BOC na nag-iingat ngayon
– Payo kay Commissioner Lapena
– Sa suhestiyon na mag-total revamp sa BOC

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Pagsalang kay Babe Romualdez at ang katiwalian sa BOC | Agosto 23, 2017

Sa panayam, nagbigay ng pahayag si Sen. Lacson tungkol sa:
– pagsalang kay Babe Romualdez bilang kinatawan ng Pilipinas sa US
– talumpati sa payola sa BOC
– bagong pamunuan sa BOC

“KITA KITA” (sa Customs): Paglahad sa Payola sa Bureau of Customs

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Hell is empty, and all the devils are here.” So said William Shakespeare many, many years ago. Little did he imagine at that time that more than 10,000 kilometers away and some 400 years later, he would be describing our present day Bureau of Customs. Thus, let me update Shakespeare by paraphrasing him – “Hell is empty and all the devils are at the Bureau of Customs.”

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Panayam ng DZBB | Agosto 23, 2017

Sa panayam sa DZBB, sinagot ni Sen. Lacson ang tanong sa:
– Pagsala ng inpormasyon tungkol sa katiwalian sa BOC
– Ang maaaring gawin sa inpormasyon na isisiwalat sa talumpati ni Sen. Lacson

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