Former House Speaker Leyte 1st district Rep. Martin Romualdez mentioned three specific names in his video message on Tuesday night, April 21 wherein he decided to once and for all decided to defend himself from allegations of involvement in the flood control projects mess. These names are Navotas...
Passing a law is not a crime. Former Senate President Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III had this to say in a cable news interview Sunday, April 20 as he warned state prosecutors on filing cases against members of Congress without any solid evidence. Pimentel was referring to supposed upcoming graft...
Senator Loren Legarda has called on Malacañang to take a clear stand on the suspension of value-added tax (VAT) on fuel, noting that there are now many pending bills filed to suspend it but there is still no word of assurance from the Palace yet. On Wednesday, April 15, Legarda filed Senate Bill...
Ombudsman says Romualdez, Escudero used 'sophisticated methods to commit plunder ' in flood control scam By Czarina Nicole Ong Ki The Office of the Ombudsman said on Tuesday, April 7, that former House speaker Martin Romualdez and former Senate president Chiz Escudero “used...
Former Senate president Francis “Chiz” Escudero and former House speaker Martin Romualdez will be charged with plunder before the Sandiganbayan for their alleged involvement in the multi-billion-peso flood control “anomalies.” Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla said during a press briefing on...
A unified government framework is needed to effectively address the global fuel and energy disruptions amid the continuing conflict in the Middle East, Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero said on Thursday, March 26. Escudero made the call as he welcomed President Marcos’ signing of Executive Order...
Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero said on Tuesday, March 24 the Philippines can take advantage of its hosting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit to secure regional solidarity in light of the global uncertainty over energy supply due to the Middle East conflict. Escudero...
Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero is now pushing for a bill that seeks to establish a government-owned crude oil tank storage facility to ensure fuel security for the Philippines. In filing Senate Bill No. 1993, Escudero said it is imperative for the government to provide a national buffer to...
Senator Francis "Chiz" Escudero formally asked on Tuesday, March 17, that his name be excluded from any pre-election preference surveys for higher office in 2028. In a statement, Escudero reiterated he has no intention of seeking a higher elective post in the upcoming elections. "His presence on...
Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero is seeking urgent legislative action to support micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), which employ about two‑thirds of the national workforce and is widely regarded as the backbone of the country’s economy. Escudero said that based on the latest...
A potential loophole involving girlfriends or boyfriends as well as extramarital relationships of public officials was raised on Tuesday, March 10, during Senate deliberations on a bill that would disqualify relatives of government officials from participating in government bidding. During the...
Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Tuesday, March 10 called on law enforcement agencies to strictly enforce the law to shield Filipino families from opportunists seeking to take advantage of the ongoing war in the Middle East. While global instability continues to drive uncertainty in oil...
