Manifesto of Lacson-Sotto Support Group in Bohol

Manifesto of Lacson-Sotto Support Group in Bohol

March 27, 2022 - Following is the text of the manifesto of support for Sen. Ping Lacson's presidential bid from supporters in Bohol who have resigned from Partido Reporma.

Manifesto of Support for Senator Panfilo 'Ping' Lacson in His Candidacy as President of the Republic of the Philippines

26 March 2022

We, the Provincial Leaders of the LACSON SOTTO SUPPORT GROUP in the Province of Bohol, in the interest of transparency in presenting our position in the light of the transfer of support of the Partido Reporma to another candidate, express our strong and continued commitment and unequivocal support to the candidacy of SENATOR PANFILO 'PING' LACSON to be the next President of our country. Following the lead of SENATOR LACSON, we are also tendering our irrevocable resignation as members of the Partido Reporma effective today.

From the very beginning, the support that we throw behind SENATOR LACSON was born out of pure volunteerism and not for any other personal considerations. We agreed among ourselves to voluntarily offer our time, money and effort in support of him because we believe that he is the only candidate who has the competence, experience, courage and strength to address the very serious crisis that our country is facing today due to the COVID 19 pandemic, corruption, unemployment, ballooning debt and bullying by China in our exclusive economic zone in the West Philippine Sea.

As patriots who love our country, we chose to support SENATOR LACSON because we believe that we need a leader like him who has a clear vision on what he wants to do for our country and people and a clear plan based on science and hard data on how to accomplish it. As a public servant who is proven to be incorruptible and one who leads by example, we need a leader like SENATOR LACSON who can tame the bureaucracy in embracing Good Governance and restore the full trust of the Filipino people back to the government.

It is in consideration of the foregoing that we sign this Manifesto of Support for SENATOR PANFILO 'PING' LACSON in his candidacy as President of the Republic of the Philippines,

Tagbilaran City, Bohol.

Mayor Joseph A. Rañola, co-chairman

Gen. Edgardo C. Ingking, co-chairman

Gen. Joseph Sevilla, 1st district coordinator

Eduardo B. Aranay, 2nd district coordinator

Emmanuel Solomon B. Duites, 3rd district coordinator

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Lacson: 2022 Election Should be About Our Future, Not 'Money Politics'

Lacson: 2022 Election Should be About Our Future, Not 'Money Politics'

March 26, 2022 - The future of the Philippines and of Filipinos - and not "money politics" - should determine the outcome of the coming May 9 election, independent presidential candidate Sen. Panfilo "Ping" M. Lacson said Saturday.

Lacson said this means voting for the most qualified leader, even as he noted that the feedback from recent debates and forums showed him to be the most knowledgeable in the management of government.

"I am perceived to be the most knowledgeable in management of government, way above the rest, and yet that does not factor in the surveys? Nonetheless, I will continue to champion my track record, qualities, platforms, and standard of what the Philippines needs," Lacson said.

Also, Lacson pointed out that he rejected "money politics" and stuck to his principles and integrity when he resigned from Partido Reporma as its chairman and member.

On Thursday, Lacson announced his resignation from Reporma after some of its officials decided to endorse another candidate. On Friday, he disclosed that campaign expenses amounting to P800 million was the reason for Reporma's switch to another bet.

"Kung corrupt ako, madali ko sanang maibibigay ang P800 milyon na hinihingi nila (If I were corrupt, I could have easily produced the P800 million the party's officials asked). But I don’t have the guts to steal or accept bribes. Nothing can ever change my principles and tarnish my integrity. This fight is not just about me and the present. It is about our country’s future," he said on his Twitter account.

He also cited recent random conversations with Reporma local candidates to ask about ex-Speaker and party president Pantaleon Alvarez's claim that they were pressuring the campaign headquarters to provide them funds. "So far, no one has confirmed such assertion. Their common parting words: TULOY ANG LABAN!" Lacson said.

Meanwhile, Lacson reiterated his stance against money politics, where candidates give voters what they want during the campaign period - then get back their "investment" by engaging in corruption during their terms - three years for local posts and six years for national posts.

"As long as 'money politics' dominates our elections, it will be a vicious ‘cycle of revenge’ between candidates and voters: voters having a field day during the campaign period and candidates exacting vengeance for three or six years of victory. Kawawang Pilipinas," he said.

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Partido Reporma Chairman Emeritus/Founder: I Will Stick with Ping Official Statement of Partido Reporma Chairman Emeritus/Founder Renato S. de Villa

Partido Reporma Chairman Emeritus/Founder: I Will Stick with Ping 

Official Statement of Partido Reporma Chairman Emeritus/Founder Renato S. de Villa

March 25, 2022 - Many members and supporters of the former Partido para sa Demokratikong Reporma (Reporma) are asking what happened to the Party yesterday … why Sen Ping Lacson resigned as Party Chairman and Cong Bebot Alvarez as Party President announced that Partido Reporma is indorsing VP Leni Robredo as its new candidate for President.

Ping, as a man of honor and courage, very clearly explained in a press statement why he had to resign as Chairman of the party.

On the other hand, Cong Bebot Alvarez talked about the developing “electoral terrain in 2022” apparently as the reason for Partido Reporma Sec. Gen. Gov Jubahib of Davao del Norte and his followers, and for himself, why they are shifting their support from Ping to VP Leni.

For my part as Chairman Emeritus of the new Partido Reporma, I must admit that I was taken by surprise on the events yesterday as I had no inkling that such an unfortunate scenario would happen to our new party.

Obviously, I cannot do anything about it anymore as I consider both Ping and Bebot as mature politicians and capable of making decisions based on personal conviction.

As to my position at hand, let me say this: vote for the Presidential candidate of your choice, and consider it as your contribution to the establishment of an honest and competent government that can bring about a better future for our beloved country.

As an original indorser of Sen Ping Lacson for President, let me further say: I will stick with Ping and continue to indorse and support him. Like a true soldier in combat, i hope that those fighting for him in this political battle will continue the fight and not leave him behind.

Maraming salamat po.

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Senator Panfilo Lacson says he was dumped by Partido Reporma

Senator Panfilo Lacson says he was dumped by Partido Reporma led by Davao Del Norte Rep. Pantaleon Alvarez after he failed to provide P800 million campaign funds for the party.

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Partido Reporma spox, Cavite execs resign from party

Partido Reporma spox, Cavite execs resign from party

MANILA, Philippines — The spokesman of the Partido Reporma, and around 60 Cavite-based chairmen and officers have resigned from their respective posts and left the party in the wake of the resignation from the party of presidential candidate Senator Panfilo Lacson.

“In view of Senator Panfilo ‘Ping’ Lacson’s resignation as chairman of Partido Reporma, and given the fact that I am totally committed to support him in his candidacy for president, I am also tendering my resignation as the party spokesman effectively immediately,” former Magdalo Rep. Ashley Acedillo said in a statement on Thursday.

“I shall continue, henceforth, to support and campaign for Ping Lacson in his campaign for the Presidency as his official spokesman,” he added.

Asked if he will stay as a member of Partido Reporma despite resigning from his position, Acedillo told INQUIRER.net: “I am leaving the party altogether. This is in support of Ping Lacson’s decision to resign as party chair.”

The chairman of the party’s Cavite Chapter, Atty. Rafael Rodriguez, also tendered his resignation from his post together with local party chairmen and officials. Lacson hails from Cavite, which is considered as his bailiwick.

“It is with regret that I, as chairman of Partido Reporma, Cavite Chapter, together with all the district and municipal/city chairmen hereby tender our resignation from our respective posts in the party,” Rodriguez said in a letter to Partido Reporma president former Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez.

“Our collective stand is in line with the decision of our presidential candidate, Sen Ping Lacson, to resign from the party and push through with his presidential aspiration as an independent candidate,” the letter further read.

This, as Rodriguez expressed their continued support for Lacson’s presidential bid.

“Despite this party separation, we shall, however, remain together in our dream of a better Philippines,” he added.

Like Acedillo, Rodriguez also said “we left the party altogether to support” Lacson.

Rodriguez told INQUIRER.net that “about 60 officers and chairmen” of the Partido Reporma’s Cavite Chapter resigned and left the party.

On Thursday, Lacson said he is leaving Partido Reporma after he was informed by Alvarez that party officials in Davao del Norte have decided to endorse another presidential contender.

“Considering that it is at the behest of these top-tier officials that I was recruited as a member and the party’s standard-bearer and thereafter elected as its chairman, I believe it is only decent and proper — consistent with my time-honored uncompromising principles — to make this decision,” Lacson said in a press conference in General Santos City.

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Lacson leaves Partido Reporma

Lacson leaves Partido Reporma

MANILA, Philippines — Presidential candidate Senator Panfilo Lacson on Thursday announced his resignation from his party Partido Reporma.

“Today, I officially announce my resignation as chairman and member of Partido ng Demokratikong Reporma, which effectively makes me an independent candidate,” Lacson said in a press conference in General Santos City.

Before his resignation, Lacson served as the party’s chairman. He took his oath in July last year, days after he announced he will run for president in the 2022 polls.

Partido Reporma was Lacson’s first party since 2004, when he first sought the presidency as an independent candidate.

The party was founded by former Defense Secretary Renato de Villa in 1997. It became “dormant” after the 2004 elections and was revived in 2020 by former House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez, who serves as its president.

With his resignation from Partido Reporma, Lacson is now again running for president without a party.

His vice presidential running mate, Senate President Vicente Sotto III is from the Nationalist People’s Coalition, which has yet to formally endorse Lacson as a presidential candidate.

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VOTE: PING LACSON FOR PRESIDENT!

LALABAN TAYO! 

PING LACSON FOR PRESIDENT!

 

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STATEMENT of Presidential Aspirant SEN. PING LACSON

STATEMENT of Presidential Aspirant SEN. PING LACSON

March 24, 2022 - Today, I officially announce my resignation as Chairman and member of Partido Ng Demokratikong Reporma, which effectively makes me an independent candidate for the presidency in the upcoming May 2022 elections.

Yesterday, I was informed by the party president, former Speaker Pantaleon “Bebot” Alvarez, that their slate in Davao del Norte, led by the party secretary-general and Provincial Governor Edwin Jubahib, has decided to endorse another presidential candidate.

Considering that it is at the behest of these top-tier officials that I was recruited as a member and the party’s standard-bearer and thereafter elected as its chairman, I believe it is only decent and proper – consistent with my time-honored uncompromising principles – to make this decision.

In the face of these recent developments, allow me to say, like a true-blooded warrior that I am all my life, I will continue this fight in pursuit of my quest to serve my country and our people, as your Chief Executive – if God and the Filipino people will it, come May 9, 2022.

To Partido Reporma president, former Speaker Alvarez, Secretary General Davao del Norte Governor Edwin Jubahib – and the rest of the Davao del Norte Reporma candidates – let me tell you this: I harbor no ill feelings towards you and anyone who may hereafter opt to join them in their new choice of a presidential candidate.

Sa lahat ng myembro at kandidato ng Partido Reporma sa labas ng Davao del Norte – who joined the party because of our shared advocacy to fight graft and corruption in pursuit of good governance, all for the sake of our beloved country and people – with or without party affiliation – I am not leaving you behind. I assure you that I will be your leader and supporter in our shared convictions and aspirations.

Magkakasama pa rin tayo sa laban na ito.

Tulad ng paulit-ulit kong sinasabi, tuloy ang laban hanggang sa dulo!

God bless our beloved Philippines.

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March 24, 2022

Statement of Former Rep. Ashley Acedillo

In view of Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson’s resignation as Chairman of Partido Reporma, and given the fact that I am totally committed to support him in his candidacy for President, I am also tendering my resignation as the Party Spokesman effectively immediately.

I shall continue, henceforth, to support and campaign for Ping Lacson in his campaign for the Presidency as his Official Spokesman.

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To: Hon Pantaleon Alvarez

       President

       Partido Reporma

Date: March 24, 2022

It is with regret that I, as Chairman of Partido Reporma, Cavite Chapter, together with all the  District and Municipal/City Chairmen hereby tender our resignation from our respective posts in the Party. 

Our collective stand is in line with the decision of our presidential candidate, Sen Ping Lacson, to resign from the Party and push through with his presidential aspiration as an Independent candidate. We shall continue to support Sen Ping Lacson in his quest for presidency.

Despite this party separation, we shall, however, remain together in our dream of a better Philippines.

Thank you and best regards. 

Rafael S Rodriguez

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Teen Kangkong Chips Entrepreneur to Get Help from Go Negosyo

Teen Kangkong Chips Entrepreneur to Get Help from Go Negosyo

March 23, 2022 - Josh Mojica, the Cavite-based teen kangkong chips entrepreneur, is getting help from experts on how to market his products abroad.

Go Negosyo, an advocacy that promotes entrepreneurship, agreed to help 17-year-old Josh on the matter, after Sen. Panfilo "Ping" M. Lacson asked for their help.

"Mr. Joey, Mr. Elmer, baka pwede nating tulungan ang bata kasi napakalaki ng kanyang potential (Mr. Joey, Mr. Elmer, maybe we can help Josh because he has great potential)," Lacson told Go Negosyo founder Joey Concepcion and mentor Elmer Relente during the "Kandidatalks" program aired Wednesday on One PH.

"We cannot do away with requirements. Ang hinihingi ko lang maayudahan, ma-guide ang bata (All I ask is that Josh get the proper guidance)," he added.

Last March 5, Lacson visited Josh in Mendez, Cavite. He said he hoped Josh's success can be replicated but added the government must also do its part for this to come true.

He noted Josh, who now has 100 employees and suppliers from all over, is trying to market his product to Canada, Japan and United Arab Emirates but has run into problems involving various requirements from government agencies.

"That’s just a microcosm of what’s happening in the entire country," Lacson noted.

For his part, Concepcion said they are willing to help Josh. "Kung pwede nyo ibigay ang pangalan ng entrepreneur para kami ang tutulong sa kanya para umunlad ang negosyo niya (Can you give us the name of the entrepreneur so we can help him grow his business)," he said, adding Elmer will help mentor Josh.

Lacson has vowed to help micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) hit hard by the pandemic to get back on their feet.

Among his plans for them are: comprehensive and targeted fiscal stimulus packages; eviction and foreclosure moratoriums, “lower-interest-bigger loans” programs from state-run financial institutions; and employee-retention incentives to encourage enterprises to literally go back to business.

Lacson is also proposing a vigorous “Made in the Philippines” campaign to encourage buying and consuming more of our locally-made products and even services.

The Lacson-Sotto tandem is running on the platform of fixing the government's ills (Aayusin ang gobyerno, aayusin ang buhay ng bawat Pilipino) and going after thieves especially in government (Uubusin ang magnanakaw).

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