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…
Continue reading “Interview on DZMM: Effects of GCTA Row | Aug. 29, 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…
Continue reading “Interview on DZMM: Death Penalty Bill, National ID Law, Corruption at BOC | July 25, 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 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…
Continue reading “Interview on DZBB: Leadership 101 vs Corruption; Senate Panel Chairmanship | May 30, 2019”
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
Continue reading ““What a Mess: A Dumping Ground of Garbage and Drugs””
In an interview, Sen. Lacson answers questions on:
– divorce bill
– Blue Ribbon probe of anomalies at BOC
– withdrawal from ICC
Quotes from the interview… Continue reading “#PingSays: On the divorce bill, corruption at Customs, and ICC | March 20, 2018”
In an interview, Sen. Lacson answers questions on:
– corruption in the Bureau of Customs
– UN official’s tirade vs President Duterte
Quotes from the interview… Continue reading “#PingSays: On corruption in the BOC; and UN official’s tirade vs President Duterte | March 12, 2018”
In an interview on DZMM, Sen. Lacson answered questions on:
– Corruption in the BOC
– Efforts by the new leadership to effect reforms
Quotes from the interview… Continue reading “Interview on DZMM | Oct. 5, 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”
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”
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…
Continue reading “Interview on DZBB | Sept. 24, 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…
Continue reading “Interview on DWIZ | Sept. 23, 2017”
Related: Sen. Lacson’s privilege speech on corruption at the BOC
Watch: Videos of the hearing [3 parts]
Continue reading “At the Senate Hearing on Corruption in the BOC”
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
Quotes from the interview… Continue reading “Panayam ng DWIZ | Agosto 26, 2017”
Walang patutunguhan ang kampanya ng pamahalaan laban sa ilegal na droga hanggang namamayagpag ang kotongan at suhulan sa Bureau of Customs.
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
Quotes from the interviews… Continue reading “Panayam ng DZMM at DZRH | Agosto 24, 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
“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.”
Continue reading ““KITA KITA” (sa Customs): Paglahad sa Payola sa Bureau of Customs”
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
Quotes from the interview… Continue reading “Panayam ng DZBB | Agosto 23, 2017”
