Manila Bulletin
Lacson welcomes lifting of travel ban on Taiwan
Senator Panfilo Lacson initially questioned the travel ban to Taiwan, stating it lacked a health basis and could harm Filipino workers there.
He suggested the ban might be influenced by a powerful China lobby, impacting the administration's foreign policy decisions.
Lacson lamented President Duterte's tendency to disregard advice that could aid in better-informed decisions.
However, Lacson welcomed the administration's subsequent lifting of the travel ban to Taiwan.
He noted that the lifting of the ban showed the President accepting rational advice that affects public welfare.
Lacson also expressed relief that the travel ban did not last long, preventing potential retaliatory actions from Taiwan.
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