Presidential bet Lacson wants localized anti-insurgency efforts in conflict-stricken areas

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Sen. Panfilo Lacson visits Imus Cathedral prior to the kick off of his presidential campaign.

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MANILA, Philippines — If he wins the presidency, Sen. Ping Lacson said on Friday that he will push for the participation of local governments in combating insurgency in conflict-ridden areas. 

 

He noted a disconnect between Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) leader Joma Sison who is staying in the Netherlands; and local insurgents- whom he described as being "exploited."

 

"It's better if we localize [programs on anti-insurgency]. Who else can better know the insurgency problems of the land other than the local executives?" Lacson said in Tagalog during a chance interview with reporters on Friday during the fourth day of his campaign which he held in Panabo, Davao del Norte. 

 

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