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Why Ping Lacson Over Leni Or Any Other Presidential Candidate

A Jesuit priest asked me this question this morning.  

"Good morning Doc.  Most of my contacts are now opting for Leni.   Would you be willing to share more about your reasons, why Lacson instead of Leni pls?"

below is what i sent him just now.   I hope you will take time to read. Thank you. . Dra. Minguita

Why Ping Lacson Over Leni or any other Presidential Candidate: 

Briefly stated:

1.  He is undoubtedly the most qualified and prepared of them all. The debates and fora have proven this over and over again.   

2. He has a stellar track record in public service unblemished by corruption.  He has been the bane of corrupt officials since he became chief PNP in 1998 up to the present.    He is the only Senator who is not afraid of Janet Lim Napoles as he has not availed of his pork barrel since he realized, after his first year as senator, the corruption imbedded in the system, where as little as 20% of the allocated funds actually goes to the intended project.    Saying “no” to P200 million pork every year and scrutinizing the national budget in order to remove insertions that disguise various forms of thievery, to the displeasure of fellow legislators and even the executive; require a mettle no other candidate has displayed. 

3. Given the situation in the world today, where World War 3 is a possibility and where questions of our sovereignty are important; not only as far as national security is concerned, but also as far as food security and environmental protection is concerned; he has the statesmanship, the military training, the experience, the courage and the steadfastness to lead the country through the coming days and years.  At this point in our history and the history of the world, we cannot afford a president who does not have this combination of qualities.  

4. I don’t doubt the good intentions of the other presidential candidates, but I doubt their ability to serve the country and meet the gargantuan requirements necessary to steer us through the perilous waters of the times.  Only Ping has the combination of qualities needed at this point of our history.   He doesn’t have to rely on advisers, many of whom may have questionable intentions, and many of whom do not even have his experience or insight or instinct, in order to arrive at timely and correct decisions.  He has no physical, mental or psychological infirmities that may render him erratic as far as decision making is concerned.    At this point in his life, he has nothing to prove and no more personal ambition.  He has told me in private that the only thing that can be deemed “selfish” in this quest for the presidency is the hope that he can leave behind a legacy of bringing the Philippines to a much better place than when he started as president; a place where Filipinos can hold their heads high and the next generation can hope for a much brighter future.  This can only be done through tough leadership by example; the kind that can stand up to criticism and pressure to “fit in”; the kind of leadership that is willing to stay the course even if it is a very lonely place.  This has been proven by his life; even by the persecution from powerful persons that he has had to suffer because he chose to live by his principles.   

5. A Leni presidency will very likely lead to continuous strife because there will be protests from the Marcos camp.  The cycle of vindictiveness and hate between two warring families should end.   Ping is not a member of a political dynasty.  He is not “hated” by any of the parties.  He has the respect of all candidates.

6. We are staying the course and not giving up the race despite what the surveys report.   We have been going around the country, and the very warm response of the people on the ground belie the so called “survey results”.   There is also a very high percentage of “soft support” for Ping lacson.  This is from 40 to 50% of voters who believe that Ping is the best of the candidates but are just afraid to vote for him because “he will not win.”  “sayang ang boto”. That is such a defeatist attitude.   Then there are also 30% undecided.  We owe it to our people to give them the best alternative up to the very last.  We may still see the awakening of the magma underneath the volcano. Who knows, people may still be jolted by realities and conscience. 

                                 Thank you for giving me the chance to explain "why Ping?"

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Lacson: Reviving MSMEs Key to Addressing Unemployment

Lacson: Reviving MSMEs Key to Addressing Unemployment

April 8, 2022 - Reviving our micro-, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) should be the government's priority in tackling the problem of unemployment, independent presidential bet Sen. Panfilo "Ping" M. Lacson said.

Lacson pointed out that MSMEs are still recovering from the lockdowns triggered by the pandemic, even as they now face new challenges such as rising costs of fuel.

"Buhayin ang MSME, yan ang biggest source natin of employment. Yan ang unang bumagsak so kailangang buhayin (We should revive our MSMEs, which are the biggest supplier of labor. Our MSMEs should be the first to be revived)," he said in an interview in Bogo, Cebu on Thursday, when asked how he would address the problem if he were elected President.

He noted MSMEs account for 99.5 percent of our enterprises, and 63.2 percent of our labor force.

On Thursday, the Philippine Statistics Authority said the unemployment rate in February was at 6.4 percent. This meant some 3.13 million were unemployed in February 2022.

Lacson said that if he is elected into office, he would ensure easier access for MSMEs to financial assistance. Earlier, he and his vice presidential bet Senate President Vicente "Tito" Sotto III vowed to set up a mechanism for this.

According to Lacson, various government agencies have at least 20 programs including microfinancing and credit facilities, but MSMEs may not be aware of them.

"Iniisip namin ni SP, i-streamline natin (Senate President Sotto and I are thinking of streamlining all this)," he said.

Lacson also said his administration will set up programs for skills matching, such that the basis of employment will be one's skills and not age or "disability."

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TONY LAVIÑA: LACSON IS THE CLEAR WINNER IN THESE INTERVIEWS!

TONY LAVIÑA: LACSON IS THE CLEAR WINNER IN THESE INTERVIEWS!

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NR:5-PING LACSON FOR PRESIDENT

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Lacson wants to decriminalize libel, ‘more teeth’ to civil liabilities

Lacson wants to decriminalize libel, ‘more teeth’ to civil liabilities

TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol — A “sword of Damocles” should no longer be hung over the heads of journalists, presidential candidate Senator Panfilo Lacson said as he vowed to spearhead any move to decriminalize libel.

However, Lacson said there should be “more teeth” to civil liabilities.

“For the media in general, I will support any move and even spearhead a move to decriminalize libel. This is a perennial problem. But ito yung [this is the] catch, i-decriminalize natin [let’s decriminalize] but we’ll put in more teeth doon sa [to] civil liabilities. Because after all, you should be responsible enough with what you are writing or broadcasting,” he told reporters in a press conference here.

“So alisin natin ‘yung [So let us remove the] criminal aspect pero dagdagan natin yung [but be more strict with] civil liabilities,” he added.

“Meaning pwede kayong pagmultahin ng hanggang [erring journalists could be fined up to] P100 million, joke lang [just kidding],” he said.

Under the Revised Penal Code, libel is punishable by imprisonment of six months to six years.

The Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012, or Republic Act No. 10175, on the other hand, punishes the crime of libel committed through the use of the internet.

“Yung pag-spearhead o pag-support ng [The spearheading or support for the] move to decriminalize, it’s about time. Because…in this day and age of this modern information technology, wala na dapat ‘yung mga laging merong naka-hang na [there should be no more hanging of the] sword of Damocles, so to speak, over the heads of our media people,” Lacson continued.

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Lacson-Sotto tandem unperturbed by latest survey results

Lacson-Sotto tandem unperturbed by latest survey results

Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, April 6) — Presidential candidate Senator Panfilo Lacson and his running mate Senate President Vicente Sotto III are unfazed by the results of the latest survey by Pulse Asia.

Lacson said surveys are no longer believable as it does not reflect their experience on the ground.

“Hindi naman kami nasa bahay lang at nanonood," Lacson told reporters. "Kami mismo nagpupunta and I think hindi lang naman ako ang pwedeng magsabi niyan.”

[Translation: We are not just at home and watching everything. We travel to places and I think I'm not the only one who can say this.]

The latest Pulse Asia survey conducted from March 17 to 21 showed that Lacson remains in the fifth spot with 2% rating, while Sotto is still in second place with 20%.

“I’m not disturbed with the surveys," Lacson stressed. "Sabi nga namin, lahat ng rallies na pinupuntahan namin, hindi lang rally, direct engagement with the people. We' ll stick to that.”

[Translation: As we said, we go to all rallies and we have direct engagement with the people.]

Meanwhile, Sotto echoed Lacson’s stance saying that surveys only condition the minds of the voting public.

“We have the support of the people on the ground," Sotto said in a statement. "I don't know what figures they are talking about.”

The tandem said they will just continue their strategy of engaging voters through town hall meetings.

They have been wooing voters in Central Visayas in the past few days. Lacson said they will return to Cebu to try to get as many votes as possible in the latter part of the month.

“We are working on it," Lacson said. "That's why gusto naming bisitahin ang North Cebu, South Cebu, and we have schedules for later part of April for the City of Cebu.”

[Translation: We are working on it. That’s why we wanted to visit North Cebu, South Cebu, and we have schedules for the later part of April for the City of Cebu.]

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On the Call to Exempt Teachers' Election Honoraria from Taxes

On the Call to Exempt Teachers' Election Honoraria from Taxes

April 7, 2022 - It goes without saying that I support such an appeal from our public school teachers. It is the least that the government can give them as incentive for the extra and thankless - yet patriotic - duty.

There is no time to lose for the agencies concerned to act on the matter. Our teachers who are going on election duty deserve no less.

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On the Comelec's Allowing the Resumption of Fuel Subsidy Distribution

On the Comelec's Allowing the Resumption of Fuel Subsidy Distribution

April 7, 2022 - Way to go and kudos to the Commission on Elections for acting expeditiously on such a no-brainer issue involving the fuel subsidy grant under the Special Provision under the Department of Transportation's 2022 budget.

This is a great deal for public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers and operators, as well as farmers and fisherfolk who are dealing with the continued rise in prices of oil.

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Lacson slams billionaires among party-list nominees: Time to amend law

Lacson slams billionaires among party-list nominees: Time to amend law

TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol — Presidential candidate Senator Panfilo Lacson on Tuesday said the purpose of the party-list system has been defeated as he criticized billionaires that “dominate” the party-list representations in Congress

“Ang original intent ng party list system, ‘yung batas, naka-enumerate doon kung ano ang mga marginalized, mga farmers, kung anu-ano talaga ‘yung marginalized but over time puro bilyonaryo na ‘yung nominees, ‘yung mga congressmen, mga representative. Alam mo minsan kapag pumunta kayo sa loob ng Forbes Park eh andun ‘yung ang lalaking billboard ng mga party-list, ‘yung mga kumakandidato,” Lacsont told reporters here.

(The original intent of the party-list system, the law enumerates what sectors are marginalized, the farmers, but over time it seems that nominees are billionaires, the congressmen, the representatives. You know, sometimes, when you go to Forbes Park, there are big billboards of party lists and the face of the candidate.)

“Hindi na talaga marginalized ang representation ng party-list and it defeated the purpose of representation ng mga marginalized sector. Saan ka nakakita party-list ‘di ba, security guards may party-list, tapos basketball may party-list,” he added.

(The representation is not really marginalized anymore and it defeated the purpose of representation of the marginalized sector. Where can you see a party list for security guards, for basketball players?)

While these are sectors that also need attention, Lacson said there are “more deserving” groups that need representation in the House of Representatives to advocate for their needs.

Asked if the law providing for the party-list system should be amended, Lacson answered in the affirmative.

“From the original intent of giving the marginalized sector representation in the legislature, it has now evolved into something else. Billionaires dominate the party-list representation which has effectively defeated the intent of the law,” Lacson said in a separate message to reporters.

This, as he agreed with President Rodrigo Duterte’s view on the party-list system in the country, which the Chief Executive said is being used by the rich to lobby for their interests in Congress.

“It clearly shows how grounded PRRD is. He knows exactly how the party-list system has been abused over time,” Lacson said.

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LACSON-SOTTO TANDEM: "HINDI NAMIN KAYO BIBIGUIN"

LACSON-SOTTO TANDEM: "HINDI NAMIN KAYO BIBIGUIN"

IBOTO SA DARATING NA

MAYO 9, 2022!

LACSON SA NUMERO 5

SOTTO SA NUMERO 9

HUWAG KALIMUTAN!

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ANG PROGRAMA AT PLATAPORMA NG LACSON-SOTTO TANDEM!

ANG PROGRAMA AT PLATAPORMA NG LACSON-SOTTO TANDEM!

HUWAG KALIMUTAN SA MAYO 9, 2022

LACSON NR. 5 FOR PRESIDENT

SOTTO NR. 9 FOR VICE-PRESIDENT

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