Panfilo M. Lacson
UNO
Filipinos came to know him for his sterling and "no non-sense" leadership as Chief of the
Philippine National Police.
As chief policymaker of the police organization, Senator Panfilo M. Lacson was responsible for the
serious reforms in the PNP that had won the confidence of businessmen and foreign investors and the
cooperation of the general public when he initiated closer coordination with other law enforcement
agencies, here and abroad, in the fight against narcotics trafficking through supply constriction and
demand reduction.
All of these were accomplished to bring back the old glory of the policeman.
The Filipino people rewarded Senator Lacson with a Senate seat in the May 2001 elections for his
sterling performance as a public servant.
Born out of humble beginnings on June 1, 1948, in Imus, Cavite, Senator Lacson finished grade school
at the Bayang Luma Elementary School and high school at the Imus Institute. Before he entered the
PMA in 1967, he took up AB Philosophy at the Lyceum.
He carried the family name with pride and grew up to be a man of principles. His fascination with
principles became more deeply embedded when he entered the PMA. He nourished these principles at
the Philippine Constabulary, which he joined after graduating from the PMA.
He then joined the Philippine Constabulary - Integrated National Police Anti-Carnapping Task Force in
1986, and in 1988, be became the provincial commander of Isabela until 1989. That same year, he
became provincial director of Laguna and held the post until July 1992.
As a legislator, Senator Lacson has learned fast and with certainty to carry the broad struggle of the
Filipinos by heart. As a public servant, he has faithfully observed a personal credo - What is right must
be kept right. What is wrong must be set right.
He primarily authored the Anti-Money Laundering Control Act of 2001, the Alternative Youth Training
Course, an optional program for college students, and the Anti-Human Trafficking Act of 2001.
To date, Senator Lacson is working on legislation to fight the problem of terrorism through the passage
of the Anti-Terrorism bill and to alleviate the condition of various sectors of society including students,
contractual workers, barangay tanods, police, military and fire protection personnel.
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
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)
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 Crime Task Force June 26, 1998-Jan. 21 2001
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
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 "KotongBuster" 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
Bachelor Science Degree
Intel Officers Basic Course
School/ Location
Dates
Phil. Military Academy Baguio
1967 - 1971
City
SITS, Fort Bonifacio
1973
Course Taken
School/ Location
Military Intel Collection Course
SITS, Fort Bonifacio
Counter URBAN Guerilla Warfare Course
Fort Magsaysay
Incident Management Course
PSG, Malacañang
Airmobile Operations Course Command and General
Camp Crame, Quezon City
Staff Course
Command General Staff College
Fort Bonifacio
MEDALS/AWARDS/COMMENDATIONS/CITATIONS RECEIVED
Dates
1974
1972
Nature of award
Date Awarded
Awarded By
PC Metrocom Officer of the Year
1982
Philippine Constabulary
PMA Alumni Cavalier Award
1983
PMAAA
Certificate of Academics Excellence
Philippine Constabulary Officer of the Year 1990
RECOM 7, Cebu City
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.
Hero To Eliminate the Crime
Special Citations from
James Shih, President Taiwan Assn. (Phils.) Inc.
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.