Lacson at UP Forum Against Corruption

Sen. Panfilo M. Lacson stresses the need to act against corruption during the “Wala na Nga Bang Ku-Corrupt” forum at the University of the Philippines National College of Public Administration and Governance in Diliman, Quezon City, last Feb. 28 (top photo).

 

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The Cancer of Corruption

Let me begin with a short story. A big acacia tree crashed on a segment of the fence surrounding Malacanang palace. Hence, it needed immediate repairs. Wanting to show “hands-on” leadership, the lady tenant came down to oversee the bidding among competing contractors.

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Lacson: Palace Response to Corruption ‘Only In The Philippines’

Only in the Philippines.

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Legacy of Corruption

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.

The government’s response is, the economy is doing great. That the peso is relatively stronger is a fact. That the economic indicators show good numbers is another fact.

But the numbers are still leaving a lot of us out.

Everyday, public transport drivers, factory workers, vegetable farmers and even office workers complain that they do not earn enough to meet even their most basic needs. A great majority of our people has remained poor by the lowest of standards.

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Walang Ku-Corrupt!

Masyadong mahaba ang listahan ng corruption I will enumerate. As you see, the title is Walang kukurap. I’ll tell you later why. I would like to thank you for this opportunity to give my two-cents worth on today’s most difficult challenges – that of poverty and the presence of unmitigated corruption.

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Lacson: Arroyo Anti-Corruption Framework ‘Good as Sunk’

This early, Mrs. Arroyo’s call to Congress to craft an anti-corruption framework is already as good as sunk, no thanks to her tolerance and continued cover-up of corruption-laden practices in government.

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Fight Against Corruption Should Unite Opposition

Senator Panfilo M. Lacson said Monday said the fight against the country’s lingering problem on corruption should serve as the driving force behind the true unification of the opposition.

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Corrupt-Free 2010

Good evening.

Once a Japanese ambassador told me there are 3 most common lies on earth. No. 1 lie, is when an American tenant tells his landlord, the check is in the mail. It is not to be believed. No. 2 lie, when a Japanese lover tells you that he is more romantic than a Frenchman, don’t believe him. And the 3rd most common lie is when a politician tells you he’s about to deliver a short speech. Ladies and gentlemen, my fellow Rotarians, don’t worry. This is going to be a short speech.

Let me first thank president Henry for giving me the opportunity to be here and share my views on corruption, poverty and what 2010 should mean for all of us.

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Walang Ku-Corrupt!

Masyadong mahaba ang listahan ng corruption I will enumerate. As you see, the title is Walang kukurap. I’ll tell you later why. I would like to thank you for this opportunity to give my two-cents worth on today’s most difficult challenges – that of poverty and the presence of unmitigated corruption.

That the peso is relatively stronger is a fact. That the economic indicators show good numbers is another fact.

But these same numbers are still leaving a lot of us out.

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Man at the Market

That the Arroyo administration is actually training all its guns on opposition Sen. Panfilo “Ping” Lacson to prevent him this early from emerging as a serious contender for the presidency speaks a lot about his no-nonsense fight against corruption and his championing for the cause of the country’s poor and downtrodden.

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