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PDEA files charges vs Chinese allegedly behind P1.8-B drug shipment

Bianca Dava, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 31 12:38 PM

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Immigration bureau probes Chinese man allegedly behind P1.8-billion shabu haul

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Updated as of May 30 06:16 PM

MANILA -- The Bureau of Immigration on Thursday said it was coordinating with the office of Sen. Panfilo Lacson to net a Chinese man who was allegedly behind the entry of P1.8 billion worth of shabu into the country.   Read more »

Lacson: 'Tara' system in Customs bureau persists

Dharel Placido, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 29 07:01 PM

MANILA – It is "business as usual" for corrupt Customs officials, Sen. Panfilo Lacson said Wednesday, as he lamented the continued entry of illegal drugs into the Philippines. Read more »

’Controlled delivery my foot!' Lacson raises questions on Malabon shabu seizure

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Posted at May 29 06:30 PM

MANILA – Sen. Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Wednesday raised questions on the seizure of P1 billion worth of shabu seized at a warehouse in Malabon last week. Read more »

Lacson identifies Chinese man allegedly behind P1.8-B shabu shipment

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Updated as of May 29 06:40 PM

MANILA – Sen. Panfilo Lacson on Wednesday accused a Chinese man of being behind a P1.8 billion shabu shipment which was seized by authorities at the Manila International Container Port last March. Read more »

'Bato need not worry': Lacson says Senate to train new members

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Posted at May 15 05:45 PM

A veteran senator on Wednesday assured that neophytes who will make it in the "Magic 12" of the senatorial race will be given lectures as they warm up to their new duties as lawmakers. Read more »

Mga paratang ni 'Bikoy' iimbestigahan ng Senado

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Posted at May 07 08:49 PM

Iimbestigahan ng Senado sa Biyernes ang mga paratang tungkol sa droga ni alyas "Bikoy." Read more »

Suspek sa pag-upload ng 'Bikoy' videos arestado ng NBI

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Updated as of May 02 08:34 PM

Inaresto ang pinaghihinalaang nag-upload ng video na nag-uugnay sa mga kaanak ni Pangulong Duterte sa ilegal na droga.  Read more »

Senators back Duterte veto of P93-billion infra funds

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Updated as of Apr 16 08:41 PM

MANILA - At least 2 senators on Tuesday expressed support for President Rodrigo Duterte's decision to veto P95.3 billion in infrastructure projects from the 2019 national budget. Read more »

Possible 2019 budget veto may slow PH growth, says Gatchalian

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Posted at Apr 12 03:06 PM

The Philippines' growth may slow down this year should President Rodrigo Duterte veto the entire 2019 national budget, Senator Sherwin Gatchalian said Friday, raising concerns about having a reenacted budget. Read more »

Sotto, Honasan, Lacson rebuke US senators for 'interference'

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Posted at Apr 11 03:23 PM

Senate President Vicente Sotto III and 2 colleagues filed late Wednesday a resolution calling out some US lawmakers for "undue interference" in the Philippines' judicial process.  Read more »

Lacson endorses 'Duterte's favorite punching bag', doctor-candidate, reelectionist bets

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Posted at Mar 28 08:11 PM

Sen. Panfilo Lacson on Thursday said he would vote for reelectionist senators for their "work ethic", as well as economist Mar Roxas and Dr. Willie Ong whose expertise are needed in the chamber. Read more »

Roxas' campaign chief thanks Lacson for belying Yolanda fake news

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 28 07:42 PM

The camp of Otso Diretso candidate Mar Roxas on Thursday thanked Sen. Panfilo Lacson for clearing the former lawmaker from allegations that he pocketed disaster funds in 2013, and urged voters to be wary of fake news amid the campaign season. Read more »

'PH like wild, wild west': Lacson bats for revisiting gun laws

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Posted at Mar 27 11:38 AM

Lawmakers should study tightening laws on firearm control, Sen. Panfilo Lacson said Wednesday, likening the crime situation in the country to that of the "wild, wild west."    Read more »

Sotto vows to reject 'manipulated' budget

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Posted at Mar 10 05:04 PM

Senate President Vicente "Tito" Sotto III on Sunday said he will not sign a ratified 2019 national budget if alleged changes made by the House of Representatives are proven.  Read more »

Ilang senador binatikos ang pahayag ni Duterte ukol sa Chinese workers

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Posted at Feb 25 07:49 PM

Umani ng batikos mula sa ilang mga senador ang pahayag kamakailan ni Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte ukol sa isyu ng mga Chinese na ilegal na nagtatrabaho sa bansa.  Read more »

'Asahan ang paglobo ng utang': Lacson says 2019 is 'year of the pork barrel'

Davinci Maru, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 05 02:25 AM

MANILA - Kiong Hee Huat Tsai! It's the year of the... pork barrel? Read more »

National gov't should fund juvenile rehab centers - Lacson

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Updated as of Jan 23 12:51 PM

The government should take charge of funding rehabilitation centers for juvenile offenders, Senator Panfilo Lacson said Wednesday, as the House of Representatives moved to lower the age of criminal responsibility to 9 from 15.   Read more »

Ilang grupo, eksperto pumalag sa panukalang pagbaba sa edad ng pananagutan

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Updated as of Jan 22 09:16 PM

Mariing tinutulan ng ilang grupo at mga kongresista ang panukalang batas na layong ibaba sa siyam na taong gulang ang minimum age of criminal liability.  Read more »

Use P75-B deleted budget to improve Cordillera roads: Lacson

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Posted at Jan 16 11:09 AM

The P75-billion deleted from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) should be used to protect the roads along Cordillera's slopes, a lawmaker said Wednesday. Read more »