Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero officially retained his post as Senate President as the 20th Congress formally opened on Monday, July 28, securing majority support from his colleagues in the Upper Chamber. Escudero was reelected by a comfortable margin during the Senate’s first plenary...
The Senate impeachment court will have to decide whether or not to heed the Supreme Court’s decision barring the Senate from taking up the Articles of Impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte. Atty. Regie Tongol, spokesperson of the impeachment court, confirmed this saying it is part of...
Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero addressed recent allegations surrounding the supposed insertion of P142.7 billion in the 2025 national budget, calling the accusations politically motivated. “Madali namang sagutin basta may nagsasalita. Ang hirap makipag-debate kay sources. Mahirap...
Former vice presidential spokesman Barry Gutierrez has strongly condemned Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero for the alleged P142.7-billion worth of insertions in the 2025 national budget. In a statement, the former lawmaker and spokesman of ex-vice president and now Naga City Mayor Leni...
Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Monday, July 21 reiterated his belief the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte will push through regardless of the circumstances. Escudero made the statement after a group of students trooped to the Senate to call for his inhibition as...
For Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada, there 's no doubt that Senator Francis "Chiz" Escudero will remain as Senate president in the 20th Congress. "Sa aking palagay ay plantsado na, at mananatili pa ring pangulo ng Senado si Senator Escudero at nakalikom na siya ng higit...
Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero is pushing for the creation of a P20-billion trust fund under a law that would cover the comprehensive social benefits of all Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), Philippine National Police (PNP), and other uniformed personnel. In seeking approval of...
Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa confirmed on Wednesday, July 9 that the so-called “Duterte bloc” has committed to support Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero’s bid for the Senate presidency. “Nakapag-commit na kami. Although I don’t know kung naka pirma na yung iba (sa resolution)....
Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero is able to get the support of the so-called “siblings bloc,” according to Senator Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito. Ejercito disclosed this during a press conference at the Senate, as he also disclosed that the incumbent Senate chief was also able to...
President Marcos is in favor of a bill mandating government officials to waive their bank secrecy rights, Malacañang said. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said Marcos agrees with the proposal and believes that accountability and transparency must be upheld....
Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada on Saturday, July 5 said Senators Bam Aquino and Kiko Pangilinan were “likely” to align with the majority bloc supporting Senate President Francis Chiz Escudero when the 20th Congress opens its first regular session on July 28. In an...
Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero renewed his push for greater transparency and accountability in government by refiling the measure mandating all public officials and employees to waive their rights under Republic Act No. 1405 or the Law on the Secrecy of Bank Deposits and Republic Act...
