Senators on Friday, June 28 were elated as more students will gain access to free college education as the Free College Entrance Examinations Act has lapsed into law and took effect immediately. Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero hailed its passage, saying the legislation, which aims to...
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...
For Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero, a lot can still happen in terms of political bids in the May 2025 polls. Escudero pointed this out as he weighs in on Vice President Sara Duterte's disclosure that former president Rodrigo Duterte, Davao City 1st District Rep. Paolo Duterte, and Davao...
Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero said on Wednesday, June 26, that Senator Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa may or may not attend the House Committee on Human Right invitation to the future hearing on the alleged extrajudicial killings (EJKs) during the previous administration's bloody war on illegal...
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...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez (center) attends the Tuesday's LEDAC. To his right is Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero. (Speaker's office) Speaker Martin Romualdez highlighted on Tuesday, June 25 the advanced accomplishments of...
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano said that the ongoing factual and independent review of the New Senate Building (NSB) is aimed at ensuring that it would be high quality at a reduced cost. Cayetano addressed the media for the first time on Friday, June 21 regarding the controversies surrounding the NSB...
Senators on Thursday, June 20 called for a deescalation of tensions at the West Philippine Sea as they express alarm over the increasing aggressiveness of the Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) in the country’s maritime territory. Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero said he will be calling...
Senators on Tuesday, June 18, have asked the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) not to simply make excuses but to be more proactive in addressing what can be called a "text scam pandemic" that is paralyzing the country's systems. This was after the NTC said in a statement that the SIM...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez (left), Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero (Facebook) The House of Representatives and the Senate are close to reaching an agreement on the proposed amendments to the Rice Tariffication Law (RTL). ...
Senator Maria Lourdes Nancy Binay expressed confusion over the statements made by Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero and Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano in connection with the construction of the New Senate Building (NSB), specifically the P23 billion amount which according to her, is false....
