LACSON-SOTTO HEADLINES NGAYON DISYEMBRE 12, 2021

LACSON-SOTTO HEADLINES NGAYON DISYEMBRE 12, 2021

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Lacson Supports '60-40' Joint Ventures to Explore Energy Resources in WPS

Lacson Supports '60-40' Joint Ventures to Explore Energy Resources in WPS

December 12, 2021 (DUMAGUETE CITY, Negros Oriental) - There is no time to waste in exploring and harnessing the energy sources in our part of the West Philippine Sea.

On this note, Sen. Panfilo "Ping" M. Lacson said he supports a joint venture with other countries in exploring and harnessing such energy sources, so long as they follow the 60-40 formula in the Philippine Constitution.

"I’m supportive of a joint exploration with any country, not necessarily China. We don’t have the wherewithal or technical expertise to explore oil," the Partido Reporma standard-bearer said at a lunch with local government officials and local business leaders here.

Citing information he received, Lacson said there are at least 200 billion barrels of oil in Area 72 in the Philippines' part of the West Philippine Sea.

"Just imagine if we can harness such oil and natural gas resources, what it can do to the Philippines as a country economically," he said.

Lacson said that while these energy sources are within the Philippines' territory and exclusive economic zone in the WPS, the Philippines lacks the technical and financial resources to explore them on its own.

But he maintained that what is important is that the Philippines' partner will follow our Constitution's 60-40 provision.

Under Sec. 2, Art. XII of the 1987 Constitution, the State "may enter into co-production, joint venture, or production-sharing agreements with Filipino citizens, or corporations or associations at least sixty per centum of whose capital is owned by such citizens."

Meanwhile, Lacson maintained the Philippines' foreign policy must remain anchored on our own national interest - "but directed at strengthening our alliances with equally powerful countries like China."

He said China's bullying in the West Philippine Sea has resulted in a triple whammy affecting our national security, food security and economic security

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Lacson: One Moment of Vote-Selling Will Lead to 6 Years of Misery

Lacson: One Moment of Vote-Selling Will Lead to 6 Years of Misery

December 12, 2021 (DUMAGUETE CITY, Negros Oriental) - The one moment you sell your vote could lead to six years or more of misery.

Sen. Panfilo "Ping" M. Lacson thus reminded voters Saturday against accepting offers of money from candidates and their camps in exchange for their votes on May 9, 2022.

Lacson pointed out that only a leader who can show good governance can unlock the potential of the Filipino people to become our country's greatest asset - and improve our lives over the next six years.

"Iniisip nila out of desperation, 'Tama na ito, for one week I can survive with P2,000 to P3,000' but not knowing that three or six years hence, ang living condition, naroon ang misery ng buhay (Out of desperation, some may accept the money offered - about P2,000 to P3,000 - to make ends meet for one week. But they do not know that for the next three to six years, they will be stuck living miserable lives)," Lacson, who is running for President under Partido Reporma, said at a lunch with local government officials and local business leaders here.

Should the wrong candidates win due to vote-buying, they might not only fail to address the humongous problems besetting our country - they might even worsen our lot, he warned.

Thus, Lacson said all Filipinos who are eligible to vote must "wake up to the reality" that it is up to them to make a difference for the next six years by choosing the right leader. "It’s all up to you, it’s all up to us. We should choose wisely our next leaders," he stressed.

Currently, Lacson lamented there is a lack of good governance at present, as the budget is being misused instead of going to priority programs such as the full implementation of the Universal Health Care Act.

"We have our greatest asset in this country, our people. You, the business sector, the youth, local government officials. Yan ang greatest asset natin na hindi nata-tap (You are the greatest assets that have yet to be tapped). Unfortunately I'm sorry we don’t have good governance," he said.

Lacson said he and his Vice Presidential bet Senate President Vicente "Tito" Sotto III, who is running under the Nationalist People's Coalition, are presenting themselves to the Filipinos with a "concrete, implementable and future-proof strategy not only to make us survive - but more importantly, to make us thrive as a nation."

He said their program of government is anchored on bureaucratic and fiscal discipline, as well as leadership by example. Only the good governance stemming from this can unlock the potential our people, he added.

"We’re selling ourselves but in a way that we present our platform of government. We don't resort to entertainment," he said.

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Lacson Warns Rights Abusers under Anti-Terror Law: You Will be Held Liable

Lacson Warns Rights Abusers under Anti-Terror Law: You Will be Held Liable

December 12, 2021 - The law is the law and there should be no "special treatment," but those who violate human rights must be held accountable and even criminally liable.

Sen. Panfilo "Ping" M. Lacson stressed this as he said the Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020 should penalize only those committing acts of terrorism.

"No matter who you are, if you commit acts of terrorism, you will be answerable under the law. The law is the law. Walang target ito kundi ang nagko-commit ng acts of terrorism (The law is the law. It should target no one else but those committing acts of terrorism)," Lacson said at a news conference in Dumaguete City Saturday afternoon.

Lacson, one of the authors and the sponsor of the measure in the Senate, earlier welcomed the Supreme Court's ruling that deemed the law still constitutional overall.

But he also warned that those who violate human rights - including those potentially abusing their authority to implement the law - will be held accountable and liable.

"A human rights violation is a human rights violation. People responsible for violating the human rights of others must be held accountable and criminally liable," he said.

On the other hand, Lacson questioned some groups for casting aspersions on the high court's ruling.

"First they were claiming victory. Next they claim partial victory. Now they are whining and saying they will appeal, they are not happy. Which is which? There is no partial victory. This is a victory for peace," he said.

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Lacson-Sotto tandem heads to Cebu

 Lacson-Sotto tandem heads to Cebu

MANILA, Philippines — Presidential aspirant Senator Panfilo Lacson and his running mate, Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III headed to the vote-rich province of Cebu Friday morning and are set to attend several activities in the province.

They are also expected to visit Naga City. in Camarines Sur.

Lacson recalled how he became an “Adopted Son of Cebu” for his leadership when he served as commander of the then Philippine Constabulary’s Cebu Metropolitan District Command (MetroDisCom) from 1989 to 1992.

“Importante ang Cebu sa akin. Adopted son ako ng Cebu dahil na-assign ako riyan as MetroDisCom Commander for 28 months, at nag-request sila kay then President Cory Aquino na i-retain ako,” Lacson said in a media forum.

(Cebu is very important to me. I am an ‘adopted son of Cebu’ because I was assigned her as MetroDisCom Commander for 28 months and they requested then-President Cory Aquino that I retain my post here.)

“Kaya importante on a personal level na mabisita ang Cebu, to remind them adopted son n’yo ako baka puwede tangkilikin nyo ako,” he added.

(So it is important to me on a personal level that I visit Cebu , so I can ‘remind’ the people that I am an adopted son of the province)

Sotto, for his part, stressed the importance of Cebu, saying that the results in the province ”has a trickle-down effect on the entire Region 7.”

“It’s not only important, it is critical… My family on my father’s side comes from Cebu,” Sotto said.

Cebu tops the list of vote-rich provinces in the country with over 3 million voters. This is followed by Cavite, where Lacson was born, with over 2.1 million voters.

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Anti-Terrorism Council will not target opposition members, Lacson assures

Anti-Terrorism Council will not target opposition members, Lacson assures

MANILA, Philippines — The Anti-Terrorism Council (ATC) will not be targetting members of the opposition, Senator Panfilo Lacson assured on Saturday.

Under Republic Act 11479 or the Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020, the ATC will be the implementer of the anti-terror law and will be the one responsible for the identification of individuals or organizations as terrorists.

In a press conference in Dumaguete City, Lacson, who is the principal author of the law, was asked if he can assure that the ATC will not be targeting members of the opposition.

“Nasa batas ‘yon e. Hindi naman tina-target ‘yung opposition e. ‘Pag tinarget ang opposition… Hindi ko alam kung saan naggagaling ‘yung ta-target-in sila. Huwag silang mag-terrorize; ‘wag silang magpasabog; ‘wag silang mag-commmit ng acts of terrorism,” Lacson, a presidential aspirant in the 2022 polls, responded.

(It’s in the law. It is not targeting the opposition… I don’t know where that came from. Don’t terrorize; don’t bomb; don’t commit acts of terrorism.)

“Maski sino naman (Whoever they are), whether they’re members of the opposition, where there are sympathizers of the [Communist Party of the Philippines – New People’s Army]; whether you’re members of media; whether you’re members of Congress, if you commit acts of terrorism, you’ll be answerable under the law. So, huwag silang magpaka-special na sila ‘yung ta-target-in—no (don’t act special that they are the target),” he added.

The Supreme Court recently said the controversial anti-terror law is constitutional except for two portions.

Lacson added that even with some parts declared as being unconstitutional, the anti-terror law is still a “win” for peace.

For his part, Senate President Vicente Sotto III, Lacson’s running mate in next year’s elections, likened the parts of the anti-terror law that were ruled as being unconstitutional by the Supreme Court to that of the human body’s appendix.

“Again, Section 4 and Section 29 were never struck down. A one-liner in both sections was struck down, which was—kumbaga sa katawan ng tao (if likened to a person’s body)—appendix. Pwedeng wala, ganoon po ang nangyari doon (It could be there or not),” he said.

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Atty. Winston Garcia Fully Support LACSON-SOTTO for 2022!!!

Atty. Winston Garcia Fully Support LACSON-SOTTO for 2022!!!

 

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Ping Lacson at Tito Sotto | Online Kumustahan sa Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental | Dec. 11, 2021

 Ping Lacson at Tito Sotto | Online Kumustahan sa Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental | Dec. 11, 2021

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The Presidential Candidate Sen Ping Lacson said

The Presidential Candidate Sen Ping Lacson said

"The ultimate test of a person's character: give him power and offer him money. If he passes the test, he is the leader we need," the presidential candidate said.

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Lacson asks voters to choose right leader for country

Lacson asks voters to choose right leader for country

PRESIDENTIAL aspirant Sen. Panfilo "Ping" Lacson on Friday said that before the next leader can lead the Philippines out of its predicament, he must first be elected by the voters.

Lacson, who is running for president under Partido Reporma, stressed this as he noted the country faces a whopping P13.42-trillion debt by the time the next administration takes over.

"Each and every living Filipino, rich or poor, young or old will pay for it. The heavy burden falls on the country's next leaders. The responsibility is on the voters to choose those leaders. Think of the next generation. Be wise. Be responsible," Lacson said on his Twitter account.

Lacson had said the national debt is one of the problems the next leader will face, along with the impact of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) on health and the economy, unemployment, corruption, and the dispute in the West Philippine Sea.

He said he plans to address these problems with a no-nonsense leadership anchored on discipline and leadership by example.

He shared that he will also initiate much-needed budget reforms to make sure public money is spent properly, as well as download them to the local government units to implement priority programs, activities and projects.

Lacson and his running mate, Senate President Vicente "Tito" Sotto 3rd who is running under the Nationalist People's Coalition, have anchored their campaign on presenting before the public their solutions to the problems plaguing the nation.

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Lacson, Sotto meet with Cebu businessman Winston Garcia

Lacson, Sotto meet with Cebu businessman Winston Garcia

Presidential aspirant Senator Ping Lacson and his running mate Senate President Tito Sotto met with Cebu businessman Winston Garcia, who is also the brother of Cebu governor Gwen Garcia.

Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, December 10) — Presidential aspirant Senator Ping Lacson and his running mate Senate President Tito Sotto met with Cebu businessman Winston Garcia, who is also the brother of Cebu governor Gwen Garcia.

Lacson's camp, citing a media interview, on Friday said younger Garcia called the tandem his "sentimental favorite" and the "most decent so far" among those vying for the country's top posts in next year's elections.

"We'll seek the endorsement of everyone from the governor to the lowest member of the government, but more importantly, ang makapangyarihang mamamayan ng (the powerful citizens of) Cebu," Sotto told reporters at his campaign headquarters earlier.

Lacson stressed that though they seek the support of all sectors, the tandem's self-respect, dignity, and principles will remain intact.

Garcia was also the former manager and president of the Government Service Insurance System from January 2001 to September 2010.

His sister, Gov. Garcia, recently said she is not yet endorsing any presidential aspirant despite previously meeting with former senator Bongbong Marcos in October.

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