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Accountability, as enshrined in the 1987 Constitution, is both a weapon against corruption and a shield for honest public servants – and this principle applies amid controversies such as the current flood control mess, Senator Panfilo Lacson stressed. Lacson, in his speech before the Philippine Constitution Association’s 65th anniversary in Makati City, said the Constitution’s […]
To protect Filipino youths from the ill effects of social media, Senator Ping Lacson proposed the use of the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) or National ID as the primary basis for verifying the age of users seeking access to social media platforms. Lacson, the principal author of Senate Bill 2424 or the proposed Child Online […]
Senator Ping Lacson received an assurance from the Philippine National Police leadership that the internal cleansing he initiated in the institution more than 20 years ago has been sustained. Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla said the PNP has become one of the most trusted organizations in the country under the leadership of P/Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez […]
To strengthen the Office of the Ombudsman in fulfilling its constitutional mandate to fight corruption, Senator Ping Lacson has filed a bill creating a law enforcement service that would empower it to effect arrests and detention, searches and seizures in accordance with the law – and said he is prepared to expedite its passage. Lacson […]
Senator Ping Lacson is exploring ways to make the distribution of the National Tax Allotment (NTA) to local government units (LGUs) more equitable, particularly by giving smaller LGUs greater resources to spur development. Lacson, who chairs the Senate Committee on Ways and Means, said that under the current NTA formula, smaller towns and provinces receive […]
Two bills filed by Senator Ping Lacson seek to raise the compulsory retirement age for personnel of the Philippine National Police (PNP) as well as the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) and Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) from 56 to 57. In Senate Bills 2395 and 2396, Lacson said the proposed adjustment would […]
Senator Ping Lacson is seeking an investigation into the rehabilitation and repair of Epifanio delos Santos Avenue (EDSA) after fresh potholes emerged on newly repaired portions of the highway following recent monsoon rains. Lacson’s Senate Resolution 594 directs the Senate Committee on Public Works to conduct an inquiry in aid of legislation with the end […]
Senator Ping Lacson hailed Filipina tennis sensation Alex Eala as the country’s “newest and youngest national hero,” after she fought through a right-foot injury to beat Caty McNally at the Canadian Open. “Make way for our newest and youngest national hero – Alex Eala!” Lacson posted on his X account, after Eala overcame her injury […]
Senator Ping Lacson condemned China’s depiction of Filipinos as monkeys in an AI-generated video, saying the racist portrayal reflects more on China’s character than on the Filipino people. “Kung unggoy ang turing nila sa mga Pilipino, ano sila kung pag-uugali at karakter ang batayan?” Lacson said. China Daily, a state-run media outlet, published the AI-generated […]
Senator Ping Lacson filed a resolution seeking a Senate inquiry into the continuing increase in electricity rates and the “bill shock” experienced by consumers, amid concerns over unexplained charges, alleged irregularities in meter readings, and system losses ultimately shouldered by law-abiding consumers. Under Senate Resolution No. 511, Lacson urged the appropriate Senate committee to conduct […]