When asked whether he thought the association with the Lacson family name was an advantage or disadvantage for him, Lacson said that he considered it an advantage, citing the long history of Lacsons who have been involved in public service in the Philippines, including former Manila mayor Arsenio Lacson, Philippine Revolutionary War hero Aniceto Lacson, and the numerous Lacsons who have served in various capacities in Negros Occidental.
Aniceto Lacson (1857–1931), sugar farmer, revolutionary general and businessman in the Philippines
By that time, Aniceto Lacson, a rich landlord of Talisay City had joined the Katipunan, and Juan Araneta, Rafael Ramos, Carlos Gemora, Venura, and other leaders of what would become the revolution of 1898 were negotiating with their comrades in Iloilo and were arming themselves.
Arsenio Lacson | Aniceto Lacson | Panfilo Lacson | Aniceto dos Reis Gonçalves Viana | Plaza Lacson | Aniceto Arce Province | Alex Lacson |