SEN PING LACSON LIVE SA DZBB

SEN PING LACSON LIVE SA DZBB

 

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Lacson: Corruption Worsening Government Response to Delta Variant

Lacson: Corruption Worsening Government Response to Delta Variant

Corruption is weighing down the government’s already insufficient response to the heightened threat from COVID-19 due to the Delta variant of the coronavirus, Sen. Panfilo M. Lacson lamented Thursday.

Lacson described as “disheartening, frustrating and revolting” the signs of corruption that have emerged so far in the Senate’s investigation into irregularities in the procurement of medical supplies to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic.

These irregularities range from the failed attempt of former Department of Budget and Management Procurement Service head Christopher Lao to reclassify some employees as “confidential” to the Food and Drug Administration’s changing the rules on procurement, Lacson said in an interview on ANC.

“While the Delta variant is to be blamed, ang ma-blame mo rin government response. We’re not responding accordingly sa prevailing situation. To make matters worse, may corruption involved. Naroon ang problema (While the Delta variant is to be blamed for our situation now, government response is not free from blame because we’re not responding accordingly to the prevailing situation. To make matters worse, there is corruption involved. There lies the problem),” he said.

Lacson questioned former PS-DBM head Christopher Lao’s move to request a reclassification of some employees as confidential employees. He said this occurred in early February, shortly after he was appointed as OIC of the PS-DBM. The Civil Service Commission denied the request.

“Ang question, bakit kailangan ang confidential employees sa isang ahensya ng government na nag-procure (The question is, why the need for confidential employees in an agency tasked with procurement)?” he said.

Lacson also questioned the FDA’s circular loosening requirements for procurement, but tightening them again after Pharmally Pharmaceuticals Corp. delivered its supplies.

He said he has suggested to Senate Blue Ribbon Committee chairperson Richard Gordon to summon some documents including the minutes of the Bids and Awards Committee of the PS-DBM, and other documents necessary to qualify to participate in a bidding.

On the other hand, Lacson said at least one person has manifested intention to fully cooperate in the investigation.

“I hope pagka nag-testify ang sinasabi ko, mag-open up lahat. Maraming mabubuksan dito. I hope chairman of the Blue Ribbon Committee and my colleagues will still continue this investigation (I hope this person will testify to crack open the case. I hope the Blue Ribbon Committee chairman and my colleagues will continue this investigation). That’s all I can say now. We’re waiting for developments and I hope this can open up a whole lot of information,” he said.

Lacson said other “mind-boggling” signs of corruption include the Department of Health’s procurement of ambulances that are overpriced by P1 million each.

 

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Philippine senator first to declare 2022 run for presidency

 Philippine senator first to declare 2022 run for presidency

MANILA, Sept 8, 2021 - Philippine Senator Panfilo Lacson on Wednesday declared his candidacy for next year's presidential election, the first to confirm a run for the top post to replace the controversial incumbent Rodrigo Duterte.

Former police chief Lacson, 73, made his announcement alongside Senate speaker Vicente Sotto, a former actor, musician and four-term lawmaker who will be his running mate in the vice presidential contest.

"Between me and Senate president Sotto are more than 80 years of honest, dedicated and competent public service," Lacson said, cheering from a crowd and from virtual attendees.

Duterte, 76, is prevented by the constitution from running for a second, six-year term, but has expressed interest in the vice presidency, which critics believe is a way to extend his grip on power behind a nominal president.

Duterte is expected to be nominated on Wednesday by his ruling PDP-Laban party. The deadline for filing for candidacy in the May 2022 election is next month.

Lacson, who ran unsuccessfully for president in 2004, is known for his tough stance on crime and for helping to draft a controversial anti-terror law, which activists have condemned and fear could be used to crush dissent in one of Asia's most liberal democracies.

Lacson and Sotto spoke of the enormous challenges they would face if elected to lead Southeast Asia's second most populous country, which is fighting one of the region's deadliest coronavirus epidemics.

"The country is buried in debt, many have lost their jobs ... corruption is prevalent and illegal drugs is still rampant," Lacson said, in a swipe at Duterte, who was elected on promises to eliminate corruption and drugs.

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SPEECH OF SENATE PRESIDENT TITO SOTTO Announcement of Candidacy for Vice President September 8, 2021

My beloved fellow Filipinos,

I am here today, as your public servant, to face the challenges of our time as your candidate for Vice President of the country.

But most of all, I come to you to ask for your trust: trust that our nation will rise again, trust that there will be hope again; your firm belief that together, we will be able to restore our trust in our country, the Philippines.

We face serious problems:

A failed economy;

Prevalence and increase of COVID-19 cases nationwide;

Widespread corruption;

Suffering of Filipinos.

And as always, the ordinary people, the destitute, the poor, and those who are experiencing great hardships.

But the more serious problem is the loss of hope. Hope is something we should never ever lose.

Many of us do not know whom to trust, or what to believe anymore.

Perhaps, we have come to the point where we can no longer ignore what is happening – to our government, to our economy.

Enough! We need to respond! We need to take action! We need to work together to prevent and correct mistakes. This is the beginning.

We are here before you because of our love for our native land.

Because we believe in you, our countrymen; Because we want to sow the seeds of hope to the heart and mind of every Filipino; Because we know that this is our last chance to do what is right to save the future of today’s generation and the generations to come. But more than that, we are here because we believe that if we work together, we will succeed.

We promise that we will not stop this fight until the order of our country is restored. That’s a promise!

And when we make a promise, we will never break it!

This is not about Lacson and Sotto. It’s about you.

You are the ones whom we want to serve. The ones who keep mum. The simple and ordinary citizens. Senator Lacson and I are here for the bright future you truly deserve. In a way that will not go through corruption, but will eradicate corruption! In a manner that will not transgress the law and order, but is based on law and discipline!

This is the reason why we are centered on trust.

Only when there is trust will a society flourish. Trust in their institutions. Trust in the Judiciary. Trust in the Police. Trust in Government. Trust in the leaders. Trust in citizens. Trust in each other. Not corrupt.

This is what we are serving. This is our battle: To change the system!

We need a nation that values morality.

The people are tired of living in darkness – in a life without a vision of a good future they aspire for themselves and for the country.

There is a saying, “it is darkest before dawn.” With the help and guidance of God the Father, our dear Lord, and through our collective efforts, our beloved Philippines will soon see the light.

Thank you very much! Long live the Philippines!

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SPEECH OF SENATOR PING LACSON Announcement of Candidacy for President September 8, 2021

SPEECH OF SENATOR PING LACSON Announcement of Candidacy for President September 8, 2021

In his 6th and final State of the Nation Address last July 26, President Rodrigo Duterte admitted that he was wrong to think that leading the country is as simple and easy as leading Davao City.

There is no debating with the truth. We cannot allow wrong assumptions to affect our nation’s future

In the midst of the pandemic:

The country is drowning in debt; many lost their jobs because of business closures; the number of poor Filipinos has increased and so has the sector of people who have gone hungry; corruption is rampant; illegal drugs are still prevalent; some parts of our territory in the West Philippines Sea are gradually disappearing.

These are just some of the biggest problems which cause despair among Filipinos.

Truly, the challenges that the next administration will face are no joking matter.

Between me and Senate President Sotto are more than 80 years of honest, dedicated, and competent public service.

We have the proven Competence, Integrity, and Courage to lead the country so we can rise from the rut we are in.

It is a great challenge but we need to restore the trust of our people in the government and in the leaders of the country.

I could not stress it enough — The right leaders must exemplify “Leadership by example” — not by words, but by actions. No leader can succeed if he cannot practice what he preaches.

We need a leader who will fight for what is right and will fight what is wrong. Hence, the first of our priorities is a stronger response to the pandemic. We have to fill the gaps and correct the wrongdoing.

We have to prepare for sustainable recovery from this health crisis. I have no doubt that with a united citizenry, we will soon see the day that COVID-19 will no longer be a scare.

We need strict discipline in the management of public coffers. There will no longer be swindlers and exploiters, whether close friends or strangers. There should be only one standard for everyone to follow and enforce. There are no sacred cows among those who will profit from the government.

We should distribute the resources to the various parts of the archipelago. Local government units must be given bigger roles and responsibilities and more autonomy in nation-building, but with greater accountability. The National Government will be their Big Brother watching over their shoulders not only to help and guide them towards development, but also to make accountable those who will have shortcomings or excesses.

A little more patience. It is not long before we recover.

As we speak, we are in the process of drawing up a roadmap or a master plan that will serve as our platform of government that we intend to present to our people. After all, at the proper time, it is you who will decide if we are worthy of your trust in leading our nation.

We are nearing the crossroads of our nation’s modern history — and we cannot afford to choose the wrong direction in charting the course of our nation in the next six years.

Having said all that, with all your help and cooperation, this is where Tito Sotto and I intend to steer our country:

FROM DESPAIR TO HOPE…

FROM APATHY TO EMPATHY…

FROM FEAR TO TRUST…

FROM POVERTY TO PROSPERITY…

FROM SELF-PITY TO DIGNITY…

THE FILIPINO DESERVES NO LESS.

 

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LACSON-SOTTO: ITO ANG SIMULA!

LACSON-SOTTO: ITO ANG SIMULA!

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Ping Lacson: Panayam sa Radyo 5 (Ted Failon and DJ Chacha) | Sept. 8, 2021

Ping Lacson: Panayam sa Radyo 5 (Ted Failon and DJ Chacha) | Sept. 8, 2021

 

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Ping Lacson: Panayam sa DZRH (Gerry Baja at Anthony Taberna) | Sept. 7, 2021

Ping Lacson: Panayam sa DZRH (Gerry Baja at Anthony Taberna) | Sept. 7, 2021

 

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LACSON-SOTTO: ITO ANG SIMULA!

LACSON-SOTTO: ITO ANG SIMULA!

September 8, 2021

WATCH IT LIVE ON ALL LOCAL TV STATIONS

AND ALL SOCIAL MEDIA NETWORKS!

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Bakit ang OVP ni Leni ‘very good’ sa CoA?; at si Lacson lang sakalam!

Bakit ang OVP ni Leni ‘very good’ sa CoA?; at si Lacson lang sakalam!

HALOS lahat ng ahensiya ng gobyerno ngayon ay ni-red flag ng Commission on Audit. Ngayong administrasyon lang lang ito nangyari. Ibig sabihin nito ay grabe ang katiwalian ngayon kumpara sa mga nagdaang pamahalaan.

Isang tanggapan ng gobyerno nalang ngayon ang malinis sa audit ng CoA. Ito’y ang Office of the Vice President ni Leni Robredo.

Simula 2016 hanggang 2020, ang OVP ni Leni ay “very good” sa CoA, walang nakitang katiwalian. Malinis! Ibig sabihin ay nagamit sa tama ang pondo, ang taxpayers money. Mismo!

Sa lahat ng gov’t. agencies, ang OVP ni Leni lamang ang nabig-yan ng kakarampot na pondo, wala sa kalingkingan ng intel fund ni Duterte, pero may pinakamaraming naayudahan lalo ngayong may pandemya.

Ibig sabihin nito, kahit maliit ang pondo basta’t nagagamit ng tama ay marami ang nagagawa. Mismo!

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Ipokrito, ipokrita.

Ganyan maisasalarawan ang ibang politikong pomupostura sa 2022 elections dahil bagama’t kitang-kita at halatang-halata na ang kanilang galaw ay todo-tanggi parin kapag tinatanong kung tatakbo ba o hindi?

Sa mga reeleksiyunistang senador, medyo diretso ang sagot na nakukuha ng publiko. Pero ‘yung mga gustong sumabak sa una, pangalawa o marami nang pagkakataon na napagtatatalo naman, wala kang makukuhang diretsong kasagutan gaya lamang nina Salvador Panelo at Harry Roque.

Mas matindi ang mga umaasinta sa pagkapangulo dahil kahit na anong paikot-ikot ng tanong sa kanila ay umiikot din lang sa mga katagang “sa tamang oras ko sasabihin.”

Sa unang araw ng Oktubre, 26 days mula ngayon, ay umpisa na ng filing ng certificate of candidacy (COC) pero hanggang ngayon ay tanging si Ping Lacson pa lamang ang nagdideklarang siya ay siguradong sasabak sa pampanguluhang halalan, ka-tandem si Senate President Tito Sotto. Mismo!

Ang deklarasyon na ito, bagama’t kailangan pang isapormal ay naging daan para mailahad niya sa taumbayan ang mga prayoridad sakali mang siya ang mahalal na Presidente, bagamat hindi pa nalalaman ng publiko kung sinu-sino ang makakalaban dahil puro nga ipokrito at ipokrita ang ibang pumoporma.

Bilang pinakakomplikadong obligasyon sa sarili, mahalaga ang maagang pagpapasya at pagpapaalam sa tao ng interes na pamunuan ang bansa dahil ito rin ang maghuhudyat sa kanila para maagang suriin ang kalidad ng nagpiprisinta.

Kaya nga ba, kumpara sa ibang porma palang nang porma ay malayo na ang nalalakbay ni Ping sa larangan ng pagsusuri ng tao sa kanyang kakayahan, at positibong impresyon ang kanyang inaani, buhat nang mag-ikot sa Northern Luzon hanggang sa bumalik sa Bulacan nitong mga nakaraang araw.

Kaya nga kung pagpiprisinta sa publiko bilang President ang pag-uusapan, wala na kay Ping ang hamon sa ilalim ng kasalukuyang situwasyon.

Malinaw na ang hamon ay sa mga pomoporma pa lamang at kabilang sa mga tanong ay kung paano nila tatapatan o hihigitan ang mga solusyon na inilatag ni Ping para maresolba o maharap ang mabigat paring problema ng bansa sa pandemya.

Hindi kayang tapatan ng pagsasayaw-sayaw, kanta, pagpa-patawa at paghahakot ng artista o troll sa social media ang mga naipundar na ni Ping para maipakita sa botante kanyang kakayahan, katapatan at katapangan.

Sa situwasyong ito, lamang talaga ang may totoong baon na plataporma at unang nagpiprisinta. Mismo!

Kaya VP Leni, Isko, Pacquiao, BBM, Sara, ano na?

 

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