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PING LACSON TO VOTERS: VOTE FOR NATION’S FUTURE

With less than a week to go before Election Day, independent senatorial candidate Ping Lacson appealed to voters to think of the future of the nation and the next generation in casting their votes for senators. In his speech at the Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas senatorial slate’s rally in Malolos City, Lacson said that […]

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PING LACSON LAUDS BOHOL TOWN MAYOR’S TRANSPARENCY

Transparency at its best. This was how independent senatorial candidate Ping Lacson described the brand of governance practiced by the mayor of Jagna, Bohol who he regards as his “mentor”. Lacson said he was pleasantly surprised after visiting and getting a briefing on various key projects in Jagna town from Mayor Joseph “JR” Rañola. “It […]

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PING LACSON BATS FOR MORE LGU INCENTIVES

Independent senatorial candidate Ping Lacson wants additional incentives for local government units (LGUs) to improve their local tax collection while giving more opportunities for local businesses to grow. Lacson, who spoke at the flag-raising ceremony of the Quezon City government recently, also said this should go hand in hand with good governance and fighting corruption. […]

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LACSON VOWS TO PROTECT WELFARE OF SMALL FISHERS

Should he earn a seat in the Senate this May, former senator and 2025 senatorial candidate Ping Lacson will study ways to protect the welfare of small fishermen in the wake of a Supreme Court ruling allowing commercial vessels to operate in municipal waters. Lacson, a champion of the rights of farmers and fisherfolk as […]

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LACSON TO PNP: RECOVER RANSOM MONEY IN QUE KIDNAP

Authorities must not only recover – but also return – the ransom money in the kidnap-slay of Chinese Filipino trader Anson Que and his driver Armanie Pabillo, former Senator and Philippine National Police Chief and 2025 senatorial candidate Ping Lacson stressed. Lacson said this will further help the PNP regain the trust and confidence of […]

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LACSON EYES SOLAR-POWERED IRRIGATION FOR FARMERS

Former senator and 2025 senatorial candidate Ping Lacson is prepared to help bring solar-powered irrigation to more farmers in more areas in the country, to bring down agriculture production costs. Lacson said that should he earn a seat in the Senate, he is ready to find sources of funds for such programs by scrutinizing the […]

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LACSON TO PNP: BE SENSITIVE ABOUT KIDNAPPING CASES

Before making public any “updates” on their investigation into kidnapping cases, the Philippine National Police may need to be sensitive and think about the kidnap victims’ families first. This was the reminder of former Senator and PNP chief and 2025 senatorial candidate Ping Lacson, as he said there is no gain in prematurely sharing information […]

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LACSON EYES ‘KABATAANG MAGSASAKA’ SCHOLARSHIP

To enhance our food security while encouraging youths to be farmers, former Senator and 2025 senatorial candidate Ping Lacson is eyeing a scholarship program for deserving students – especially children of farmers – who want to join the agriculture sector. Lacson said that such a program similar to the “Doktor Para sa Bayan Act” – […]

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LACSON: ALLOW DRIVERS TO BUY OWN MODERN JEEPNEYS

Jeepney drivers and operators must have enough leeway from the government to buy their own vehicles under the jeepney modernization program, former Senator and 2025 senatorial candidate Ping Lacson said. Speaking at a gathering with jeepney drivers and operators organized by former Ilocos Sur Governor Chavit Singson, Lacson said it would be better if the […]

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LACSON BARES BETTER PH DISASTER RESPONSE PLAN

Former senator and 2025 senatorial candidate Ping Lacson pushed for a streamlined disaster response mechanism, an updated Building Code, and a national hazard mapping program to help us cope with the effects of earthquakes, floods, cyclones and other disasters. Lacson, who also served as Presidential Assistant for Rehabilitation and Recovery, proposed to transfer the Office […]