Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Tuesday, March 3, urged the Department of Energy (DOE) to put in place a mechanism that would help cushion the possible impact of the Middle East tension on the prices of petroleum products in the country. Escudero pointed this out as the escalating tension in...
Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero is hoping that the Senate Committee on Energy will soon tackle Senate Bill (SB) No. 498, which aims to provide wider protection and benefits for workers in the power sector. Escudero made the remark as Meralco announced a P0.2226 per kilowatt-hour increase in...
The Senate has designated Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero to head a new subcommittee under the Committee on Civil Service, Government Reorganization and Professional Regulation that will tackle the bill banning relatives of public officials from entering into government contracts. Escudero’s...
Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero is optimistic that the new land lease law or Republic Act No. 12252 would help promote the Philippines as a competitive investment center. Escudero pointed this out as he called on the national government to aggressively market the new 99-year lease terms under...
Senators on Tuesday, February 10 mourned the passing of former House Speaker Jose de Venecia Jr., and honored his brand of consultative leadership. De Venecia’s passing was announced by his wife, Pangasinan 4th District Rep. Gina de Venecia, in a social media post. “It is indeed extremely sad...
As the global concern over the Nipah virus continue to rise, Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero urged the country’s health and border officials to maintain strict vigilance and ensure that preparedness systems remain fully operational, even thought current health advisories place the Philippines...
Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero is calling on the national government to advance the proposed tripartite agreement involving three agencies as it seeks to empower qualified local government units (LGUs) to achieve accelerated growth through improved infrastructure, stronger rural connectivity,...
Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero has filed a bill seeking to mandate insurance coverage and additional benefits for line workers who build, maintain and repair the country’s electrical transmission and distribution systems. In filing Senate Bill No. 498 or the proposed Line Workers Insurance...
A lawyer filed on Thursday, Jan. 22, an ethics complaint against Senator Joseph Victor "JV" Ejercito for "gross neglect of duty". In a post on Facebook, lawyer Marvin Aceron said that Ejercito, who chairs the Senate Ethics Committee, ignored their complaint against Senator Francis "Chiz" Escudero...
Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero said on Thursday, January 8 that electricity sales should be exempt from the 12-percent value-added tax (VAT). Escudero made the remark as he acknowledged Executive Secretary Ralph Recto’s recent statement cautioning against proposals to revert the expanded VAT...
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...
