Senators on Tuesday, July 2 criticized the decision of the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB) to approve a mere ₱35 daily minimum wage increase for workers in the National Capital Region (NCR). Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero called the move “grossly...
Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Friday, June 28 vowed that the Senate will focus on crafting laws that would alleviate the daily burdens of Filipinos. Guided by his vision, “Hayahay ang Buhay, Bayang Matiwasay,” Escudero said the Upper Chamber will continue to pass...
The Senate will prioritize the passage of the remaining six priority measures identified by the Marcos administration during Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC) meeting. From left: House Minority Leader Marcelino "Nonoy" Libanan, Majority Leader Manuel Jose...
Senators on Tuesday, June 25 welcomed the dismissal of the remaining drug cases that have been hurled against former senator Leila De Lima. Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero said he is hoping that De Lima would still join in the upcoming 2025 senatorial elections and win a...
Senators expressed differing views over Vice President Sara Duterte's resignation from all her Cabinet positions on Wednesday, June 19. Vice President Sara Duterte (file photo) Senators expressed differing views over Vice President Sara Duterte's resignation from all her Cabinet positions on...
Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero has confirmed his first formal meeting with House Speaker Martin Romualdez has already happened and it was “both productive and encouraging.” “This initial engagement was an essential step in re-establishing a strong and collaborative...
Senator Maria Lourdes “Nancy” Binay on Monday, June 10 slammed the “fake news” being propagated about the New Senate Building located in Taguig City, saying she too is surprised where the information gathered by the new Senate President is coming from. This, after Senate President...
Former senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Monday, June 10 welcomed the new Senate leadership’s plan to review the actual cost of the New Senate Building following Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero’s announcement. But Lacson, who formerly headed the Senate Committee on...
As she takes on her new role in Congress, celebrity and fashion icon Love Marie “Heart” Ongpauco-Escudero said she is now ready to face the challenge as the new president of the Senate Spouses Foundation, Inc. (SSFI). Love Marie “Heart” Ongpauco-Escudero was sworn in as the new...
British Ambassador to the Philippines Laure Beaufils and Czech Ambassador to the Philippines Karel Hejc have paid courtesy calls on newly elected Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero. Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero receives a token from His Excellency Karel Hejč,...
Senators are divided on the issue of whether there is a necessity to pass the divorce bill, Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada said. Estrada, in an interview on Tuesday, May 28 said he commissioned a survey and asked fellow senators on their stand on the issue. ...
Albay 1st district Rep. Edcel Lagman (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) Despite his firm opposition to the proposed amendments to the Constitution’s economic provisions, Albay 1st district Rep. Edcel Lagman admitted that the...
