Senate President Francis Escudero has endorsed the candidacy of former senator Bam Aquino in the 2025 mid-term elections. Senatorial candidate Bam Aquino and Senate President Francis Escudero (Photo courtesy of Bam Aquino Media Bureau) Aquino received Escudero's support during their recent meeting...
Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero and House Speaker Martin Romualdez on Tuesday, December 31 called on the public to remember to carry “the spirit of hope and solidarity” as the country welcomes the New Year 2025. “Although 2024 presented many challenges for Filipinos, we...
Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Sunday, September 22 expressed confidence more Filipino seafarers would benefit once the President signs into law the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers. Senate Bill No. 2221 and House Bill No. 7325 or the Magna Carta of Filipino...
Senate President Francis Escudero gained significant approval among Filipinos, with 51 percent satisfied with his performance, based on the July survey by Tangere. Moreover, nearly three-fifths or 59.58 percent of Filipinos expressed trust in his role as Senate President. Tangere observed that...
By Hannah L. Torregoza Senators on Tuesday, July 16 expressed alarm over the National Bureau of Investigation’s (NBI) recent discovery of some 1,200 fake birth certificates in Davao del Sur. Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero said he believes the fraudulent practice...
(Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) The Senate is open to passing the House-approved bill that seeks to amend the five-year-old Rice Tariffication Law (RTL), according to House Speaker Martin Romualdez. This was one of the main...
Newly-elected Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero said he is ready to take on his new role as he tries to dismiss any more speculations surrounding his sudden leadership role. Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero (Senate PRIB Photo) “Mas gusto ko pag usapan kung anong...
Senate Majority Francis Tolentino (left), House Majority Leader Mannix Dalipe (Facebook) If House Speaker Martin Romualdez is excited to work with his newly-installed Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero, then so too is the House majority leader...
The Senate on Monday, September 25 approved on third and final reading several local bills that seek the conversion and establishment of schools across the country. Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Higher, Technical and Vocational Education and...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. (Malacañang photo) Only President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. or the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) should talk about international relations, particularly on the West Philippine Sea (WPS) issue. During a...
Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Thursday, June 22 said he is open to the proposal of passing a law that would institutionalize the Air Passenger Bill of Rights. Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero (Senate PRIB Photo) Escudero also wants stiffer penalties be imposed on...
Senator Francis ‘’Chiz’’ Escudero favors a proposed security arrangement among the Philippines, Japan and the United States. The security alliance was suggested by Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida during the current Japan visit of President Marcos. Escudero said the Philippines has been...
