Menstrual leave may lead to layoffs, business closures — Lacson

03/27/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Former Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Sunday insisted that implementing a proposed law allowing on paid menstrual leaves would be counterproductive since employers might not be able to provide an additional 24 days of leave per…

‘Sir Ping’ trends on Twitter after Lacson’s social media post

Immae Lachica 05/10/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Presidential aspirant and Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson was trending on Twitter the day after the elections after posting a simple message on the social media platform.  “I’m going home. After being away too long,…

Lacson hopes all ’animosity’ from campaign to be ‘buried’ after May 9

Christia Marie Ramos 05/08/2022

BAY, Laguna — Presidential candidate Senator Panfilo Lacson on Saturday expressed hope that the “animosity and bitterness” caused by the election campaign will be forgotten and will be “buried” after the May 9 polls. “I just hope…

Sotto gets support of Cebu 7th District mayors

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 04/29/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Vice Presidential candidate, Senate President Vicente Sotto III, has received the support of mayors of Cebu’s 7th District who are mostly members of the Nationalist People’s Coalition (NPC). Seven municipal mayors including Dumanjug…

Lacson, Sotto flag change in transmitting election data to 4G

Dexter Cabalza 04/23/2022

MANILA, Philippines — Presidential candidate Sen. Panfilo Lacson and his running mate Senate President Vicente Sotto III complained on Friday about the sudden change in the manner of transmitting election data and suggested it could be used…

Analysts: Robredo, Marcos to gain from rivals’ presser

Krixia Subingsubing 04/18/2022

MANILA, Philippines — It had the anticipation of a major event: Three presidential candidates gathered in a hotel to make an explosive announcement as the election campaign headed toward the homestretch. But instead the Easter Sunday press…

Pacquiao bucks Lacson proposal to ‘share’ Sotto as VP bet

John Eric Mendoza 04/10/2022

MANILA, Philippines — Presidential candidate Sen. Manny Pacquiao on Saturday thumbed down the proposal of rival Sen. Panfilo Lacson for both of them to adopt Senate President Vicente Sotto III as their vice presidential bet. Pacquiao said…

Bohol town mayor endorses ‘idol’ Lacson, Sotto

Christia Marie Ramos 04/06/2022

JAGNA, Bohol, Philippines — Mayor Joseph Rañola of Jagna town in Bohol endorsed on Tuesday, April 5, 2022, the candidacies of Sen. Panfilo Lacson and Senate President Vicente Sotto III after the tandem capped off a day…

Lacson on Isko Moreno’s remark to make him anti-corruption czar: ‘I also intend to win’

Christia Marie Ramos 02/17/2022

MANILA, Philippines — Thanks but no thanks. Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Thursday, February 17, 2022, thanked his fellow contender Manila Mayor Isko Moreno for saying he is considering appointing the former national police chief as anti-corruption…

‘Not top of mind’ bet Lacson eyes being ‘best’ in debates, says campaign manager

Christia Marie Ramos 02/09/2022

MANILA, Philippines — While Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson is “not the top of mind candidate for president for many people,” his campaign manager believes the former national police chief will emerge as the “best” contender during the…

Kim Chiu asks public ‘to vote wisely’

Micah Sophia C. Marcellones 02/05/2022

CEBU, Philippines — Actress Kim Chiu took to social media to remind Filipinos “to vote wisely” in the coming elections. The actress expressed her thoughts on Twitter, saying “We need leaders not in love with money but…

Reclaiming the power to choose our leaders

Randy David - @inquirerdotnet 09/26/2021

The country’s biggest carnival is in town. Despite a surging pandemic, all eyes are focused on the arrival of the main stars that will perform in the May 2022 presidential elections. Hardly anyone bothers to ask why…

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