Panfilo M. Lacson
PERSONAL CIRCUMSTANCES
| Date of Birth | : | June 1, 1948 |
| Place of Birth | : | Imus, Cavite (Adopted son of Cebu) |
| Spouse | : | Alice de Perio (From Bolinao, Pangasinan and San Miguel, Bulacan) |
| Children | : | Ronald Jay, Panfilo Jr., Jeric |
| Secretary General | : | Liberal Party of the Philippines (2004 to March 16, 2006) |
| EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND |
| A. Master in Government Management Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (1995-1996) B. Bachelor of Science Philippine Military Academy (1967-1971) C. BS Engineering Lyceum of the Philippines (1964-1967) D. High School Imus Institute (1960-1964) E. Grade School Bayang Luma Elementary School (1954-1960) Chairman of the Board : Central Luzon Congressional Caucus |
| CAREER AS PUBLIC SERVANT |
| Positions | Held Dates |
| Senator | May 2001 up to present |
| Chief of Philippine National Police | Nov. 16, 1999-Jan. 20, 2001 |
| Chief, Presidential Anti-Organized | June 26, 1998-Jan. 21 2001 |
| Crime Task Force | |
| Project Officer, Special Project Alpha | 1996 to April 1997 |
| Chief, Task Force Habagat, PACC | 1992-1995 |
| Provincial Director, Laguna, PC | 1992 February-July |
| Commander, Cebu Metrodiscom | 1989-1992 |
| Provincial Commander, Isabela PC | 1988-1989 |
| PC-INP Anti Carnapping Task Force | 1986-1988 |
| Metrocom Intelligence and Security Group | 1971-1986 |
| ACCOMPLISHMENTS AS A SENATOR IN 12TH & 13TH CONGRESS |
| A. BILLS ENACTED INTO LAW |
| B. One of the principal authors of the following laws: |
| Republic Act No. 9160, as amended by Republic Act 9194, otherwise known as the Anti-Money Laundering Act Republic Act No. 9163, otherwise known as National Service Training Program (NSTP) Act of 2001 Republic Act No. 9166, An Act Increasing the Base Pay of the Members of the AFP Republic Act No. 9208, otherwise known as Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2003 |
| C. One of the co-authors of the following laws: |
| D. Republic Act No. 9165, otherwise known as the Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 |
| E. Republic Act No. 9189, otherwise known as the Absentee Voting Act |
| F. Republic Act No. 9287, otherwise known as the Anti-Jueteng and Illegal Numbers Game |
| G. ENROLLED BILLS (FOR THE SIGNATURE OF THE PRESIDENT) |
| Anti-Cheating Act of 2007 (Senate Bill 2512) - Main Author & Sponsor Anti-Red Tape Act of 2007 (Senate Bill 2561) - Main Author & Sponsor The Philippine Dental Act of 2007 (Senate Bill 2581) - Main Sponsor An Act Reorganizing the Public Attorney's Office (Senate Bill No. ) - One of the Principal Authors |
| H. BILLS PENDING FOR BICAMERAL CONFERENCE |
| Senate Bill No. 2597, An Act Amending the RA 9280 or the Customs Brokers Act of 2004 |
| I. COMMITTEE CHAIRMANSHIP & MEMBERSHIP |
| Chairman of the Committee on Civil Service and Government Reorganization Member of the following Committees: Committee on National Defense Blue Ribbon Committee Committee on Foreign Relations Committee on Trade and Commerce Committee on Local Government Committee on Finance Committee on Public Order and Illegal Drugs Committee on Public Services Committee on Constitutional Amendments, Revision of Codes and Laws Committee on Ways and Means Committee on Labor and Employment Committee on Environment and Natural Resources Committee on Agriculture Committee on Games, Amusement and Sports |
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| J. Member of the following Senate Oversight Committees: |
| Legislative Oversight Committee on the Visiting Forces Agreement Oversight Committee on the Dangerous Drugs Act Congressional Oversight Committee on the Comprehensive Tax Reform Program |
| K. COMMISSION ON APPOINTMENTS |
| Chairman of the Committee on Justice and the Judicial Bar Council (February 2003 - December 2005) Member of all the standing Committees in the CA (February 2003 - December 2005) Assistant Minority Floor Leader in the CA (2005) |
| L. INVESTIGATIONS INITIATED |
| The IMPSA investigation - 2002 The Jose Pidal investigation - 2003 The Jueteng investigation - 2005 The Textbook Scam investigation - 2006 – 2007 |
| ACCOMPLISHMENTS AS CHIEF OF PNP |
| Achieved 58% public approval rating for PNP, the highest in PNP's history, and 78% approval rating for himself. Improved police efficiency by downloading 85% of PNP's logistics to town and city police stations. Succeeded in eradicating "Kotong" culture among policemen, and earned moniker "Kotong-Buster" from jeepney, taxi, bus and delivery truck drivers, farmers, market vendors, etc. Instituted "No-Take" policy. Instilled discipline in the national police force and raised morale of officers. Stopped "carnapping" of recovered stolen vehicles by corrupt police officers. Founded the PNP Foundation Inc. Helped improve Asian regional police network in combating manufacture and distribution of illegal drugs in the country and in the region. |
| POLICE/MILITARY TRAINING/ SCHOLARSHIP COURSE |
| Course Taken | School/ Location | Dates |
| Bachelor Science Degree | Phil. Military Academy Baguio City | 1967 – 1971 |
| Intel Officers Basic Course | SITS, Fort Bonifacio | 1973 |
| Military Intel Collection Course | SITS, Fort Bonifacio | 1974 |
| Counter URBAN Guerilla | Fort Magsaysay | 1972 |
| Warfare Course | ||
| Incident Management Course | PSG, Malacañang | |
| Airmobile Operations Course | Camp Crame, Quezon City | |
| Command and General Staff Course | ||
| Command General Staff College | Fort Bonifacio |
| MEDALS/AWARDS/COMMENDATIONS/CITATIONS RECEIVED |
| Nature of award | Date Awarded | Awarded By |
| PC Metrocom Officer of the Year | 1982 | Philippine Constabulary |
| PMA Alumni Cavalier | 1983 | PMMA |
| Award Certificate of Academics Excellence | 1990 | 1972 |
| Police Director of the Year | 1992 | |
| Police Director of the Year | 1992 | RECOM 7, Cebu City |
| 17 Military Merit Medals, 3 Medalya ng Kadakilaan, 3 Medalya ng Kagalingan, 2 Outstanding Achievement Medals, 5 Military Commendation Medals, 5 Bronze Cross Medals, 2 Medalya ng Papuri, Luzon Campaign Medal, Visayan Campaign Medal, Combat Efficiency Medal" |
| Adopted Son of Cebu" | 1991 Cebu City Council Resolution |
| Commendation | President FIDEL V. RAMOS |
| Commendation | Secretary RENATO DE VILLA |
| Commendation | Secretary RAFAEL ALUNAN III |
| PMA Alumni Achievement Award | Phil. Military Academy Alumni |
| Special Medal of Honor Gen. Licerio Topacio Outstanding Achievement Award | Kapisanan ng mga Broadcaster ng Pilipinas (KBP) |
| 1998 Ten Outstanding Policemen of Phils | Philippine Jaycees Inc. |
| 1998 Ten Outstanding Policemen of Phils | Philippine Jaycees Inc. |
| Hero To Eliminate the Crime | James Shih, President Taiwan Assn. (Phils.) Inc. |
| Special Citations from |
| Philippine College of Rotary Governor, Rotary Club of Manila, Lions President League of the Philippines, Philippine Chamber of Commerce & Industry, VACC, Manila Downtown Y's Men's Club, Council of Past Lions Governors of the Philippines, Cebu Chamber of Commerce, Cebu Bankers Club, Cebu City Office for Substance Abuse Prevention, Metro Cebu Uptown Jaycees, Rotary Club of San Fernando (LU), Assusasyon ng Kumentarista at Announcer ng Pilipinas, Pugad Lawin Philippines, Inc., Police Cavaliers Association, Inc., National Police Commission, Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce, PMA Class '71 (MATATAG), Rotary Club of Kaloocan, Rotary Club of Metro Cebu, Rotary Club of Cebu West, Rotary Club of Cebu Port Center, Rotary International District 390, Rotary Club of Binan, Direct Commission Batch '71 PNPC Chapter, KBP Metro Manila Chapter. Guest of Honor and Commencement Speaker at the Commencement Exercises of Bicol University, Daraga, Albay. |
| PERSONAL DICTUM |
| What is right must be kept right. What is wrong must be set right. |
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