Panfilo "Ping" Lacson Sr.
Panfilo "Ping" Lacson Sr.
Born 1 June 1948 (age 73 years), Imus, Cavite
Platforms
Platforms
Platforms
“Aayusin ang gobyerno, aayusin ang buhay ng Pilipino”
Internal cleansing of all government agencies
- “Isang maaasahan at mapagkakatiwalaan ng pamahalaan.”
Science-based, data-driven, and future-proof platform
- “Aayusin ang gobyerno upang maging maayos ang buhay ng bawat Pilipino.”
Universal Healthcare Act
- Full investment of P260 billion as we transition from COVID-19 pandemic to endemic
- Foundation on quality, accessible, and affordable healthcare
Matatag na MSMEs
- “Sa maayos na gobyerno, magbabalik-sigla ang ekonomiya.”
- Through comprehensive and targeted fiscal stimulus packages
Reformed 4Ps
- “Ang kaakibat ng ayuda mula sa gobyerno ay disenteng hanap-buhay.”
Agriculture
- Opportunity and productivity
- Put an end on Import-Dependent Mentality
Education
- Schools in geographically isolated areas
- Paid internship programs for Senior High School students
Budget Reform
- “Sa maayos na gobyerno, walang P300+ billion annual average underspending.”
Government Experience
Government Experience
Government Experience
- Chief, Task Force Habagat, PACC (1992-1995)
- Chief, Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Task Force (June 1998-January 2001)
- Chief, Philippine National Police (November 2000-January 2001)
- Senator (2001-2013), (2016-Present)
- Presidential Assistant on Rehabilitation and Recovery (2013-2015)
Education
Education
Education
- BA Political Science, Lyceum of the Philippines (1964-1967)
- Philippine Military Academy (1971)
- MA Government Management, Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila
Notable achievements
Notable achievements
Notable achievements
Passed Laws (as author and sponsor)
- RA No. 11479 Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020 (principal sponsor, one of the authors)
- RA No. 11469 Bayanihan to Heal as One Act (one of the authors)
- RA No. 11476 GMRC and Values Education Act (co-author)
- RA No. 11055 National ID Law (principal sponsor)
- Joint Resolution 1 (one of the principal authors)
- RA No. 11053 Anti-Hazing Law of 2018 (author and sponsor)
- RA No. 9485 Anti-Red Tape Act of 2007 (author and sponsor)
- Other key measures authored/sponsored/co-authored: https://legacy.senate.gov.ph/senators/sen_bio/lacson_bio.asp
Yolanda Rehabilitation
- Served as the Presidential Assistant for Rehabilitation and Recovery
Stands on Issues
Stands on Issues
Stands on Issues
BAN SUBSTITUTION BY WITHDRAWAL | YES |
MANDATORY DRUG TEST FOR CANDIDATES | YES |
SAME-SEX MARRIAGE | YES *CIVIL UNION |
DIVORCE | YES |
DEATH PENALTY | NO |
ABORTION | UNDECIDED |
100% FOREIGN OWNERSHIP | NO |
LOWERING AGE OF CRIMINAL LIABILITY | NO |
CONTINUATION OF VFA BETWEEN US AND PH | YES |
ABOLITION OF PCGG | NO |
WERE THERE EJKs IN THE ANTI-DRUG WAR? | YES |
PEACE TALKS WITH CPP-NPA-NDF | YES |
POGO OPERATIONS | YES |
PROHIBITION OF POLITICAL DYNASTIES | YES |
LEGALIZE JUETENG | YES |
LEGALIZE MEDICAL MARIJUANA | YES |
PUBLICIZE SALN OF OFFICIALS | YES |
JOINT PH-CHINA EXPLORATION ON WPS | YES |
PUBLICIZE THE PRESIDENT’S MEDICAL RECORDS | YES |
BAN CANDIDATES WITH CHARGES FROM ELECTIONS | NO |
PHILIPPINES RETURNING TO ICC | YES |
ICC TO PROSECUTE PRESIDENT DUTERTE | YES |
TWO-PARTY OR MULTI-PARTY SYSTEM | TWO-PARTY |
PARLIAMENTARY OR PRESIDENTIAL | PRESIDENTIAL |
Controversies
Controversies