There is no need for the Philippine government to go on panic-buying when shopping for modern defense equipment even though tensions in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) remains high. Sen. Francis "Chiz" Escudero (Senate PRIB Photo) Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero stressed the tensions in...
Totally banning the operations of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) in the country may result to an increase in taxes. Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero pointed this out saying he inevitably expects the government to look for ways to offset the revenues that POGO companies bring in...
The Philippine government should not allow itself to be pressured by the United States over the ongoing reclamation project in Manila Bay. “Una, walang pakialam ang America sa ating bansa. Porke ba blinaklist nila iba-black list na rin natin automatic? May ganung treaty ba tayo sa America (First,...
The government should consider filing a petition asking the Supreme Court to recognize the 2016 Hague ruling so that no president would be able to amend the historic victory of the Philippines against China in the future. Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero made the suggestion on Thursday, August 3, in...
The Anti-Terrorism Council’s (ATC) move to designate suspended Rep. Arnolfo “Arnie” Teves Jr. and 12 other persons as part of the “Teves Terrorist Group” and tagging them as terrorists is a huge concern. And as far as Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero is concerned, he finds it disturbing...
Some of the tax measures that President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. is pushing may face rough sailing in the Senate, Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero said on Thursday, July 27. Some of these tax measures, Escudero said, may even be blocked, especially if they will cause misery to an already...
Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero, on Wednesday, July 26, vowed to pursue the passage of a measure seeking to introduce amendments to the procurement law and auditing code to help empower local government units (LGUs). Sen. Francis "Chiz"...
Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Wednesday, June 28 said the new campaign “Love the Philippines,” that the Department of Tourism (DOT) recently launched, is worth giving a chance. Sen. Francis "Chiz" Escudero (Senate...
Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Thursday, June 22 said he is open to the proposal of passing a law that would institutionalize the Air Passenger Bill of Rights. Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero (Senate PRIB Photo) Escudero also wants stiffer penalties be imposed on...
Three more senators mourn the passing of former Senator Rodolfo "Pong" G. Biazon. Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero lauded Biazon as the “decorated military general for serving the Philippines “impeccably” all throughout his more than five decades in government service. Escudero, likewise,...
Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Monday, June 5 said he supports the Department of Transportation’s (DOTr) bid for the government to take in a private sector partner that would maintain and operate the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). But the government should make sure that the...
Despite the lack of resources, Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Sunday, June 4, said he agrees with the proposal to increase the cash grant under the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), the government’s poverty reduction program. ...
