Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero lauded President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. for pursuing evidence-based investigations on the issue of flood control budget irregularities. Escudero made the commendation on Tuesday, November 25 during the Senate plenary deliberations on the Department...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) Political Finance and Affairs Department (PFAD) finds no evidence to support a complaint against Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero and Centerways Construction and Development Inc. President Lawrence Lubiano over the latter 's P30 million campaign...
The camp of Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero reiterated on Friday, November 14 that the latest allegations being hurled against the lawmaker are nothing new. Escudero’s legal counsel, Ramon Esguerra, noted that the testimony of former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)...
Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero is pushing passage of the bill that seeks to ensure transparency and accountability in donations or assistance received by the government during calamities. In filing Senate Bill No. 278 or the proposed “Donation Transparency Act,” Escudero said it is...
Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Wednesday, Nov. 5 reminded authorities to ensure that the prices of basic goods and prime commodities in the provinces severely affected by Typhoon Tino remain stable during this critical time. Escudero, principal author of Republic Act No. 10623, which...
The Senate Committee on Ethics and Privileges will adopt a “first in, first out” approach in hearing all ethics complaint that are now pending before the panel, Senate deputy majority leader Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito said. Ejercito, newly elected chairman of the Senate ethics committee,...
Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero has filed a bill seeking to ensure that government infrastructure projects are backed by feasibility studies as a way of preventing irregularities and misuse of public funds. In filing Senate Bill No. 1461 or the proposed Infrastructure Appropriations Integrity...
Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero is now pushing for a bill seeking to standardize the budgeting process for infrastructure projects and curb overpricing through a Detailed Unit Price Analysis (DUPA) system. Escudero introduced the DUPA system under Senate Bill No. 1467, which he filed on...
Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero said on Thursday, October 23 that the people’s opinion on infrastructure projects is necessary as they know best the specific programs that should be implemented in their respective areas. Escudero said this should be the guiding principle in the crafting...
Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero reminded all higher education institutions (HEIs) about the moratorium on the collection of student loans in all areas where a state of calamity had been declared. With several parts of the country still reeling from the devastating effects of earthquakes and...
Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman George Erwin Garcia revealed on Thursday, Oct. 16, that there were more or less 9 contractors who donated to politicians in the recent May 2025 elections. "Lilinawin ko lang for 2025 [elections] wala pa tayong kino-confirm na kahit na sinong kandidato...
The camp of Senator Francis "Chiz" Escudero submitted on Tuesday, Oct. 14, an affidavit explaining their position over the P30-million campaign donation he received from a contractor for his May 2022 election bid. “We 're filing our submission early to respect the COMELEC process. Our...
