Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero told Senator Imee Marcos on Friday, April 11, not to use the Senate as a platform for her political objectives and instead urge her to use her name, title, and influence as a bridge toward unity, not a wedge for division. Senate President Francis "Chiz"...
Senator Imee Marcos expressed her disappointment after Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero refused to sign a contempt order against one of the resource persons during a Senate panel inquiry that she led on Thursday, April 10. Senator Imee Marcos presides over the Senate Committee on Foreign...
OF TREES AND FOREST The World Happiness Report for 2025 was released by the United Nations last March 20, 2025, which was also International Day of Happiness. The report does not only rank countries by their average levels of life satisfaction but also explored “the impact of caring and...
Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero said on Thursday, April 3, that he has already signed the Detailed Architecture and Engineering Design (DAED) of the New Senate Building (NSB). Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero (Senate PRIB photo) "Ito ang kauna-unahang pagkakataon—huwag niyo akong...
OF TREES AND FOREST (Part I) A few days ago, March 20 to be exact, the World Happiness Report 2025 was launched. That day, March 20, was International Day of Happiness. The United Nations website described the report as a document that “features a ranking of countries by their average levels of...
Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero believes that the Philippines' sovereignty was not compromised with the arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte. "Hindi. Una, mga Pilipino ang nagsampa ng kaso sa ICC, hindi mga dayuhan. Pilipino rin ang nag desisyon, sabi nga ni Secretary [Jesus Crispin]...
OF TREES AND FOREST It is a very controversial question. Should government regulate social media? On one hand, we know, and some of us have experienced first-hand the dangers of social media that is completely unfettered. I have been a victim of this. Most recently, I had to post a proof of...
The Senate of the Philippines has launched an official Viber channel, which will not only serve as a reliable platform for accurate information but also be an effective tool for combating the spread of fake news and misinformation on social media. Senate of the Philippines According to Senate...
House Secretary General Reginald Velasco led an ocular inspection in the Senate on Tuesday, March 18, to inspect facilities that will be used by House prosecutors for Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial in July. House Secretary General Reginald Velasco, together with Senate Secretary...
Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero said that the Senate's scheduled investigation into the arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte should prevent the nation's further political division. Former President Rodrigo Duterte (MB file photo) He stated this after Senator Imee Marcos pushed for an...
OF TREES AND FOREST When are we going to get rid of the negative connotations attached to the word “palengkera.” In its literal form, “palengkera” simply means someone who engages in the market. I really do not understand why people use the term in a pejorative manner, that is, referring to...
The Senate has been asked to provide a work area in its building for use of the House prosecution panel in preparation for the impeachment trial of impeached Vice President Sara Duterte. Photo courtesy of House Secretary General The House of Representatives formally made the request in...
