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Panfilo Lacson

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Morena and the surname or paternal family name is Lacson.
Panfilo Lacson
Senator of the Philippines
In office
June 30, 2016 – June 30, 2022
In office
June 30, 2001 – June 30, 2013
Chair of the Senate National Defense and Security Committee
In office
July 23, 2019 – June 30, 2022
Preceded byGregorio Honasan
Succeeded byJinggoy Estrada
Chair of the Senate Accounts Committee
In office
July 24, 2019 – June 30, 2022
Preceded byGregorio Honasan
Succeeded byNancy Binay
Presidential Assistant for Rehabilitation and Recovery
In office
December 10, 2013 – February 10, 2015
PresidentBenigno Aquino III
Chief of the Philippine National Police
In office
November 16, 1999 – January 20, 2001[a]
PresidentJoseph Estrada
Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo
Preceded byEdmundo L. Larroza
Succeeded byLeandro Mendoza
Personal details
Born
Panfilo Morena Lacson

(1948-06-01) June 1, 1948 (age 76)
Imus, Cavite, Philippines
Political partyIndependent (2004–2021; 2022–present)
Other political
affiliations		Partido Reporma (2021–2022)[4]
LDP (2001–2004)
SpouseAlice de Perio
Children4
Alma materPhilippine Military Academy (BS)
Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (MPA)
Websitepinglacson.net
Military service
Branch/servicePhilippine Constabulary
Years of service1971 – 1991
Commands
Police career
ServicePhilippine Constabulary
Philippine National Police
Division
    • Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Task Force (PAOCTF)
    • Task Force Habagat – Presidential Anti-Crime Commission
Police officeLaguna Provincial Police
Service years1991–2001
Rank Director General

Panfilo "Ping" Morena Lacson Sr. (Tagalog pronunciation: [ˈlakson]; born June 1, 1948) is a Filipino former politician and police general who served as a senator for three terms: from 2001 to 2013 and from 2016 to 2022. He was the Director General of the Philippine National Police (PNP) from 1999 to 2001, and was a candidate in the 2004 and 2022 Philippine presidential elections.[5][6]

During his tenure as the chief of the PNP, he was known for instituting various reforms within the organization. Despite some controversies,[7][8] his high approval rating and high-profile anti-corruption campaigns paved the way for his Senate bid in 2001, where he won and placed tenth in the elections. In January 2001, Lacson's withdrawal of police support for President Joseph Estrada was critical to Estrada's ouster in EDSA II. However, after Estrada was arrested on April 25, 2001, Lacson was among the politicians who spoke against his removal from office at pro-Estrada rallies that preceded the May 1 riots near Malacañang Palace.[9][10] He ran for the presidency in 2004 but lost, though he continued to serve as senator until 2007. He won another six-year term in 2007.

After his first two terms in the Senate, Lacson was appointed by then-President Benigno Aquino III as Presidential Assistant for Rehabilitation and Recovery in December 2013. He led the management and rehabilitation efforts of the central provinces in the Philippines affected by Typhoon Yolanda.[11]

While he initially planned to run for president again in 2016, he opted to run for the Senate in the 2016 elections. He won and ranked fourth in the said elections.

Lacson went on for another attempt for the presidency of the Philippines during the 2022 Philippine presidential election, however he placed 5th in the race receiving 1.66% of the total vote. After the elections, Lacson said he would contribute to food security[12] through an agri-aqua business.[13]

On September 26, 2024, Lacson, who is running as an independent candidate,[14] was among 12 bets endorsed by President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. for the 2025 senatorial elections.[15] He formalized his candidacy by filing his certificate of candidacy before the Comelec on October 2, 2024.[16]

His career as a police officer became the basis for two local action films: Task Force Habagat (1993) and Ping Lacson: Super Cop (2000).

  1. ^ Mendez, Christina (January 22, 2001). "Mendoza is acting PNP chief". Philstar.com. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
  2. ^ "No irregularity in new term for PNP chief — DILG". Philstar.com. February 15, 2002. Retrieved September 14, 2024.
  3. ^ Calica, Aurea (April 16, 2003). "Lacson files motion on 'KB' reopening". Philstar.com. Retrieved September 14, 2024.
  4. ^ Santos, Eimor (July 29, 2021). "Partyless no more: Lacson now chairs Partido Reporma". CNN Philippines. Archived from the original on July 29, 2021. Retrieved July 29, 2021.
  5. ^ "Panfilo Lacson Resume on Senate Website". Senate of the Republic of the Philippines. Retrieved April 6, 2020.
  6. ^ "Final, official tally: Marcos, Duterte on top with over 31M votes each". Manila Bulletin. May 25, 2022. Retrieved May 26, 2022.
  7. ^ Bongon-Burgos, Arlene (March 9, 1999). "Ping Lacson, 26 others charged with murder". Manila Standard. Kamahalan Publishing Corp. p. 3. Retrieved April 1, 2024.
  8. ^ Tulfo, Ramon (April 17, 2001). "Why Erap's time was crime-free". Philippine Daily Inquirer. The Philippine Daily Inquirer, Inc. p. A16. Retrieved April 1, 2024. If those PAOCTF members are telling the truth about [Michael Ray] Aquino, then Lacson definitely had a hand in Dacer's abduction-murder. Aquino was Lacson's alleged alter ego at PAOCTF.
  9. ^ Pazzibugan, Dona Z. (April 29, 2001). "Lacson to 'EDSA III': Victory is nearly ours". Philippine Daily Inquirer. The Philippine Daily Inquirer, Inc. p. 1. Retrieved April 1, 2024. Panfilo Lacson[...] told the crowd that more people from the provinces were coming to Edsa to bolster their demand that Estrada be reinstalled as president.
  10. ^ "Miriam dares: Come and get me". ABS-CBN News. ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corp. May 3, 2001. Archived from the original on May 13, 2001. 'I am not guilty; I spoke only twice at the week-long EDSA rally. I was not even in EDSA or Mendiola on the day the violent clashes occurred,' [Lacson] said.
  11. ^ [blogs.wsj.com/searealtime/2013/12/02/philippines-aquino-appoints-past-senator-to-helm-typhoon-rehab/ Wall Streel Journal, Philippines' Aquino Appoints Past Senator to Helm Typhoon Rehab]
  12. ^ @iampinglacson (June 20, 2022). "Register" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  13. ^ "Lacson Seeks to Contribute to Food Security after Senate Stint". PING LACSON. June 27, 2022. Retrieved June 30, 2022.
  14. ^ Lacson, Ping (September 27, 2024). "Ping Lacson: Independent Candidate". PingLacson.net. Retrieved October 1, 2024.
  15. ^ Sarao, Zacarian (September 26, 2024). "Marcos bares 12 admin senatorial bets for 2025 polls". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved September 26, 2024.
  16. ^ Mangaluz, Jean. "Ping Lacson seeks Senate comeback". Philstar.com. Retrieved October 2, 2024.


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