Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Monday, March 31 urged the Philippine missions to account for all Filipinos in earthquake-hit Myanmar and Thailand and ensure that all possible help is extended to them. Escudero said it is imperative for the Philippine embassies in Yangon and...
Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero on Wednesday, March 26 urged overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) supporting former president Rodrigo Duterte to think carefully with their plan before staging a "zero remittance week." Escudero warned that not only would it affect Philippine economy, but more...
Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero believes that the Philippines' sovereignty was not compromised with the arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte. "Hindi. Una, mga Pilipino ang nagsampa ng kaso sa ICC, hindi mga dayuhan. Pilipino rin ang nag desisyon, sabi nga ni Secretary [Jesus Crispin]...
Malacañang has echoed Senate President Francis Escudero's sentiment over the constant appeal of the Duterte camp to the country's security force in every issue involving their family. Former president Rodrigo Duterte (left), Vice President Sara Duterte (Facebook) Palace Press Officer 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 Monday, March 24 expressed his belief that members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) should remain apolitical and committed to their duties and responsibilities to the nation. Escudero...
Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero renewed his call for the government to first resolve the concerns of transport groups regarding on financing before pushing for the Public Transport Modernization Program (PTMP). “My position has not changed. Until the government perfects the...
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 on Wednesday, March 19 said he is confident that despite the ongoing political developments, the Philippine economy will remain strong. Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero (Senate PRIB Photo) Escudero made the remarks as the nation...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez (left), Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero (Facebook) House Speaker Martin Romualdez hailed on Wednesday, March 19 Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero and the Senate leadership for their thorough...
House Secretary General Reginald Velasco led an ocular inspection in the Senate on Tuesday, March 18, to inspect facilities that will be used by House prosecutors for Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial in July. House Secretary General Reginald Velasco, together with Senate Secretary...
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...
