Passing a law is not a crime. Former Senate President Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III had this to say in a cable news interview Sunday, April 20 as he warned state prosecutors on filing cases against members of Congress without any solid evidence. Pimentel was referring to supposed upcoming graft...
Senator Loren Legarda has called on Malacañang to take a clear stand on the suspension of value-added tax (VAT) on fuel, noting that there are now many pending bills filed to suspend it but there is still no word of assurance from the Palace yet. On Wednesday, April 15, Legarda filed Senate Bill...
Ombudsman says Romualdez, Escudero used 'sophisticated methods to commit plunder ' in flood control scam By Czarina Nicole Ong Ki The Office of the Ombudsman said on Tuesday, April 7, that former House speaker Martin Romualdez and former Senate president Chiz Escudero “used...
A unified government framework is needed to effectively address the global fuel and energy disruptions amid the continuing conflict in the Middle East, Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero said on Thursday, March 26. Escudero made the call as he welcomed President Marcos’ signing of Executive Order...
Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero said on Tuesday, March 24 the Philippines can take advantage of its hosting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit to secure regional solidarity in light of the global uncertainty over energy supply due to the Middle East conflict. Escudero...
Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero is now pushing for a bill that seeks to establish a government-owned crude oil tank storage facility to ensure fuel security for the Philippines. In filing Senate Bill No. 1993, Escudero said it is imperative for the government to provide a national buffer to...
Senator Francis "Chiz" Escudero formally asked on Tuesday, March 17, that his name be excluded from any pre-election preference surveys for higher office in 2028. In a statement, Escudero reiterated he has no intention of seeking a higher elective post in the upcoming elections. "His presence on...
Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero is seeking urgent legislative action to support micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), which employ about two‑thirds of the national workforce and is widely regarded as the backbone of the country’s economy. Escudero said that based on the latest...
A potential loophole involving girlfriends or boyfriends as well as extramarital relationships of public officials was raised on Tuesday, March 10, during Senate deliberations on a bill that would disqualify relatives of government officials from participating in government bidding. During the...
Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Tuesday, March 10 called on law enforcement agencies to strictly enforce the law to shield Filipino families from opportunists seeking to take advantage of the ongoing war in the Middle East. While global instability continues to drive uncertainty in oil...
Senators are now seeking to grant the President authority to suspend or reduce taxes on petroleum products during times of global oil supply disruptions due to external shocks. Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero and Sen. Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan each filed separate bill empowering a sitting...
Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Sunday, March 8 urged private companies to consider adopting Malacañang-backed four-day onsite workweek or implement a staggered work-hour schemes to help cushion the impact of fuel price hikes. The senator made the call as the country reels over the broader...
