The Senate is committed to ensure the passage of the proposed P6.352-trillion national budget for 2025 despite the on-going investigations of the Upper Chamber into issues that are of national interest. Escudero said that even as several committees of the Senate are in the thick of...
Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero said he is hoping that the impasse between the House of Representatives and Vice President Sara Duterte will end soon in a more favorable note. This, after the House of Representatives committee on appropriations recommended slashing the proposed...
Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Tuesday, September 10 said the incoming Bureau of Immigration (BI) commissioner should rush the reimbursement of the expenses incurred by thousands of passengers who missed their flights due to unnecessary delays caused by the unreasonable...
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano wants to conduct a "high-level" meeting with the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in a bid to expedite the construction of the New Senate Building (NSB). (Photo from the Office of Senator Alan Peter Cayetano) Cayetano said this as he emphasized the need for...
Senators on Tuesday, September 10 said they do not believe that no Filipino or government official aided dismissed Bamban, Tarlac mayor Alice Guo, her sister Shiela and brother Wesley, escape the Philippines. Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero said Guo, or Guo Hua Ping’s...
Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero is hoping that the Senate probe on illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) can shed light on the real masterminds and not just the small players doing their bidding. In a radio interview on DWIZ, Escudero lamented how it's mostly Filipinos who...
Senators on Wednesday, September 4 lauded the efforts of authorities, particularly Indonesian police force, for the successful apprehension of former mayor Alice Guo. “I hail the arrest of Alice Guo in Indonesia. She can now be brought to justice and, hopefully, also shed light on illegal POGO...
Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero suspended work in the upper chamber on Monday, Sept. 2, due to the inclement weather brought by Tropical Storm Enteng. "In view of the inclement weather caused by Tropical Storm Enteng, Senate President Francis "Chiz" G. Escudero has declared the suspension...
Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero remains the most trusted and top-performing government official, based on the latest survey results of market research company Tangere. The survey, conducted from Aug. 20 to 22, found that around 50 percent of Filipinos are satisfied with Escudero’s...
Senator Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino Jr., Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero didn't forget about "Ninoy". On Friday, Aug. 23, Escudero paid tribute to the enduring heroism of the late former Senator Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino Jr., whose...
Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Thursday, August 22 said the failure to arrest Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) leader Apollo Quiboloy is a slap in the face for the Philippine National Police (PNP). Escudero said he finds it embarrassing for the PNP to be unable to effect an...
Senators on Thursday, August 22 expressed confidence that the long arm of the law will eventually catch up with dismissed Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo or Guo Hua Ping. “I firmly believe that Guo Hua Ping would not be able to evade accountability for the numerous crimes she has committed....
