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Lacson to Furnish DPWH Secretary Dizon with Damning Evidence vs Agency’s ‘Rotten Fruits’

Sen. Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson will reinforce new Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon’s anti-corruption drive by furnishing him with evidence against some “rotten fruits” in the department.

Lacson, who detailed the corruption behind substandard and ghost flood control projects in a privilege speech last Aug. 20, indicated the evidence should not only serve as proof against corrupt officials but a deterrent for others as well.

“Godspeed, Sec. Vince Dizon. May the force be with you to cleanse the DPWH of greed and self-aggrandizement. My office will provide you with damning evidence against some ‘low hanging rotten fruits’ but will instill fear so that others will think twice before following their bad examples,” he said in a post on X.

But Lacson also reminded Dizon to “mind your health” while doing his work.

In Filipino: Matinding Ebidensya vs Mga ‘Bulok na Prutas’ ng Ahensya, Tulong ni Lacson kay DPWH Secretary Dizon

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Lacson Has High Expectations for Independent Body to Probe, Punish DPWH Anomalies

Sen. Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson expressed high hopes Tuesday that an independent commission being formed by Malacanang will not only look into anomalous flood control and other projects of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), but also hold those involved accountable.

Lacson said the effectiveness of the independent investigating body will be measured by its ability to help deliver the certainty of punishment for those behind the anomalies, as he warned that failure to do so may embolden further corruption.

“Many will be watching the result of the independent investigation of the commission. The projected composition is to the hilt, and is potentially extensive and comprehensive enough to pinpoint accountability,” he said in Filipino in an interview on DZRH radio Tuesday.

“But as someone who came from law enforcement, delivering the certainty of punishment is key. If we don’t see anyone being punished, there will be those who will be emboldened to engage in corruption,” he added.

In Filipino: Lacson, Umaasa na Independent Body Titiyak ng Pananagutan sa Anomalya sa DPWH

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Lacson: 2 DPWH Bulacan Officials Lost At Least P300M Each in Casino Gambling

At least two Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) officials in Bulacan squandered more than P300 million each in casino gambling, Sen. Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson bared Monday.

During the interpellation of his Aug. 20 privilege speech on substandard and ghost flood control projects, Lacson said he has given advance information of these two officials to new DPWH head Vince Dizon.

“The two of them, as per my information, used aliases. They hid their true identities, and used fictitious names,” Lacson said. He said one is a district engineer and another is a minor functionary.

“So you can just imagine the enormity of the corruption that is going on. This is only in Bulacan,” he added. He said he got hold of the aliases they used, so authorities can identify them or get the records of their winnings and losses.

In Filipino: Lacson: 2 DPWH Bulacan Officials, Natalo ng Tig-P300M sa Casino Gambling

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On the New Secretary of the DPWH

The President made both a hard decision and a good choice in Secretary Vince Dizon to replace a beleaguered DPWH secretary.

I have watched and followed Vince Dizon’s indefatigable, almost daily effort to solve the numerous problems that beset the transportation sector. I can only wish him Godspeed and more importantly, good health.

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Jeepney Driver’s Son Ping Lacson Proposes Win-Win Solution to Jeepney Modernization Row in Negros

TALISAY CITY, Negros Occidental – Former Sen. Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson on Friday proposed a win-win solution that will address the concerns of jeepney operators and drivers regarding the government’s jeepney modernization program in this province.

Lacson, whose father was a jeepney driver, suggested a setup where jeepney drivers get to retain their individual franchises, and not have to transfer the ownership of such franchises to a cooperative.

He said he would bring this up to new Transportation Secretary Vivencio “Vince” Dizon for his consideration.

“Jeepney drivers or operators will retain their individual franchises, even if the franchises are made a requirement to be a member of a cooperative. Because if the franchise is transferred to the cooperative, the drivers and operators feel they have lost ownership,” Lacson said in Filipino at the press conference of the Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas senatorial slate here.

Related: Ping Lacson, Anak ng Jeepney Driver, Nagmungkahi ng Win-Win Solution sa Jeepney Modernization Issue sa Negros

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