Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Wednesday, April 9, urged Filipinos to look back and honor the Filipinos who sacrificed their lives to fight for the freedom and honor of the country. In commemorating the Day of Valor, Escudero said it is essential to remember the lessons of...
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano has assured the public that the construction of the New Senate Building (NSB) remains on track. The Senate, he said, is now focused on reducing costs without compromising its design and quality. “We are doing our best to maintain the aesthetics and...
The Senate of the Philippines has launched an official Viber channel, which will not only serve as a reliable platform for accurate information but also be an effective tool for combating the spread of fake news and misinformation on social media. Senate of the Philippines According to Senate...
Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Wednesday, March 19 shrugged off the stand of a lawmaker who insist that the Senate can immediately proceed with the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte even if Congress is still on a break. Escudero is referring to La Union Rep....
Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero said it is up to President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. to decide whether the Philippines will rejoin the International Criminal Court (ICC). Escudero made the remark following calls of various groups for Marcos to rejoin the ICC in order...
Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Monday, March 17 assured that institutional courtesy would be given to Sen. Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa in the event the International Criminal Court (ICC) issues an arrest warrant against him. Sen. Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa (MB file photo) Escudero...
Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero has given the go-signal for senators to start getting measurements for the impeachment robe they would be using for the upcoming impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. Senate Secretary Renato Bantug Jr. confirmed this on Friday, March...
The scheduled ocular inspection of the House Secretary General of the impeachment prosecutors’ working area in the Senate supposedly today has been postponed. Senate Secretary Renato Bantug Jr. confirmed this on Wednesday, March 12. “Nope. May scheduled meeting daw sila after...
The Senate has been asked to provide a work area in its building for use of the House prosecution panel in preparation for the impeachment trial of impeached Vice President Sara Duterte. Photo courtesy of House Secretary General The House of Representatives formally made the request in...
Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero said he is optimistic that the Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency and Accreditation Program (ETEEAP) Act or Republic Act 12124 will transform Filipinos’ access to higher education as the new law addresses “the pressing need for flexibility and...
The Senate on Thursday, March 6, filed a manifestation asking the Supreme Court (SC) that "it be excused from submitting the comment" on the petition of Vice President Sara Duterte, who sought the nullification of the impeachment charges filed against her. Senate of the Philippines In a filing with...
Reelectionist Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa has called on voters to elect senatorial candidates coming from the Visayas region in the upcoming midterm elections. Sen. Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa Dela Rosa, one of the senatorial candidates of the Partido ng Demokratikong Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan...
