(Speech before the Rotary Club of Makati delivered March 4, 2008 at The
Peninsula Manila)
Only last Friday, I was here in Makati joining tens of thousands of our
countrymen who represented tens of millions of other Filipinos who
thought enough is enough of corruption and cover-ups yet unprecedented
in Philippine history.
Read more : Legacy of Corruption
Before anything else, my warmest congratulations. Pero bago ang lahat palakpakan muna natin ang ating mga magulang. Kung hindi sa kanila hindi mauuuso ang graduation. Palakpakan din natin ang ating mga guro, kung wala sila wala tayong lahat dito ngayon. You finally made it but before you can continue on your way, you must face one final hurdle mycommencement address. We live in a very exciting time, in the midst of an explosion of knowledge.
Read more : The Change You Want to See
Sen. Panfilo M. Lacson on Tuesday filed a resolution seeking a Senate investigation into the multibillion-peso swine scam, which involved alleged irregularities in the Quedan and Rural Credit Guarantee Corp. (Quedancor).
Read more : Lacson Resolution Seeks Probe of Swine Scam
Malacanang’s slip may be showing when its legal eagles hoisted the scenario of an investor pullout over an alleged P400-million bribe offer involving Korean firm Hanjin, Sen. Panfilo M. Lacson said Monday.
Read more : Lacson to Palace: Why so Scared of Hanjin Mess Probe?
More than an extension of the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP), farmers need adequate support services from the government to make sure they have the means to till their land.
Read more :Lacson: Farmers Need Support Services More Than Extended CARP
Sen. Panfilo M. Lacson greets residents of South Cotabato on the occasion of the province’s 42nd founding anniversary in Koronadal City last weekend.
Read more : Lacson Guests at South Cotabato’s 42nd Founding Anniversary
Let me begin with a true story.
Once upon a time there was a couple from Cavite who had eight children and making both ends meet was a constant struggle. The husband’s ancestors were of the landed gentry in Iloilo and how their side of the family got to Luzon is another long story altogether.
Read more: Patas na Laban, Para sa Lahat Towards a Society of Equal Opportunity
You know, on the way here, I was talking to several people. Nagtanung-tanong din ako about Laua-an, and I came to a conclusion, if only Laua-an is the Republic of the Philippines, siguro masaya ang mga Pilipino.
Read More: Speech at the 4th Pahinis Festival
Senator Panfilo M. Lacson calls on Catholic bishops to lead the Filipino people in opposing Charter change, during his address at a multi-sectoral prayer rally against Charter change in Makati City last December 12.
Read more: No to Cha-Cha!
It’s a question of trust and credibility.
On this note, Sen. Panfilo M. Lacson scored Malacanang for insinuating senators who signed a resolution for a shift to federalism are flip-flopping on their position.
Read more : Concern on Cha-Cha an Issue of Credibility
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