Senators on Wednesday, September 4 lauded the efforts of authorities, particularly Indonesian police force, for the successful apprehension of former mayor Alice Guo. “I hail the arrest of Alice Guo in Indonesia. She can now be brought to justice and, hopefully, also shed light on illegal POGO...
Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero suspended work in the upper chamber on Monday, Sept. 2, due to the inclement weather brought by Tropical Storm Enteng. "In view of the inclement weather caused by Tropical Storm Enteng, Senate President Francis "Chiz" G. Escudero has declared the suspension...
Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero remains the most trusted and top-performing government official, based on the latest survey results of market research company Tangere. The survey, conducted from Aug. 20 to 22, found that around 50 percent of Filipinos are satisfied with Escudero’s...
Senator Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino Jr., Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero didn't forget about "Ninoy". On Friday, Aug. 23, Escudero paid tribute to the enduring heroism of the late former Senator Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino Jr., whose...
Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Thursday, August 22 said the failure to arrest Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) leader Apollo Quiboloy is a slap in the face for the Philippine National Police (PNP). Escudero said he finds it embarrassing for the PNP to be unable to effect an...
Senators on Thursday, August 22 expressed confidence that the long arm of the law will eventually catch up with dismissed Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo or Guo Hua Ping. “I firmly believe that Guo Hua Ping would not be able to evade accountability for the numerous crimes she has committed....
Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Wednesday, August 21 emphasized the need for the country to have a general aviation terminal to strengthen security measures for private planes coming in and out of the country. Escudero renewed his pitch for a general aviation terminal...
The Senate will pursue the filing of perjury charges against dismissed mayor Alice Guo or Guo Hua Ping, despite reports that she has already fled the country. Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero said the Senate’s legal department is now building up an “airtight” case against...
Allowing the temporary entry of refugees is something that the Philippines has done even during the Second World War, Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero said on Wednesday, Aug. 21. This is in reaction to the Philippine and the United States government's agreement to allow the entry of a...
The Senate has conferred the Senate Medal of Excellence each to two-time gold medalist Carlos Yulo, and bronze medalists Nesthy Petecio and Aira Villegas. Photo courtesy of Senate Public Relations and Information Bureau (PRIB) The honor was conferred during the Senate’s plenary session on...
Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa on Friday, August 16 said he is hoping that the Senate, under the leadership of Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero, will remain its independent stance should “worse comes to worst” and Malacañang allows the International Criminal Court’s (ICC)...
Senators on Monday, August 12 welcomed the Philippine National Police’s (PNP) new approach to the country’s anti-illegal drugs campaign which is now focused on demolishing drug supply chains than targeting street-level pushers and users. “I agree and support this new strategy,”...