Senator-judge Robin Padilla made a tongue-in-cheek remark on Monday, July 6, when he stated that he studied criminology at "UP"—clarifying a beat later that he meant the "University of Prison"—as he explained his vote against Senator Francis "Chiz" Escudero 's election as presiding officer...
The spokesperson for the Senate impeachment court on Monday, July 6, clarified why Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian and Impeachment Court Presiding Officer Francis "Chiz" Escudero are seated together at the rostrum during the impeachment trial, saying the arrangement reflects their distinct...
The Senate Impeachment Court on Monday, July 6, ordered the return of a sealed box containing the tax records of Vice President Sara Duterte and her husband, Manases Carpio, ruling that the documents are not yet under the court 's custody and have not been admitted into evidence. Impeachment...
After members of the Senate Impeachment Court elected him as the presiding officer, Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero, on Monday, July 6 vowed to ensure that the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte would be guided by fairness and integrity. Escudero made the promise after...
The House prosecution panel has reiterated on Monday afternoon, July 6 that it is ready to present its evidence against Vice President Sara Duterte whoever the presiding officer is of the Senate impeachment court. Thus, said prosecution panel spokesperson Lanao del Sur 1st district Rep. Zia Alonto...
The first day of the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte got off to a turbulent start on Monday, July 6, as senators became embroiled in a constitutional battle over who should preside over the proceedings, culminating in the election of Senator-Judge Francis 'Chiz '...
It remains unclear who will ultimately sit as presiding officer of the impeachment court that will try the case of Vice President Sara Duterte, which will start two weeks from now. By default, Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian will be the presiding officer, following the Senate Rules of...
President Marcos sees no issue on the possibility of Senator Francis "Chiz" Escudero being selected as the presiding officer in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. Marcos said this, dismissing the criticisms Escudero received during his previous role as presiding judge over the...
The new Senate majority bloc has agreed to designate Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero to be the presiding officer in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. Sen. Panfilo “Ping” Lacson, in an interview, said Escudero’s designation as impeachment court presiding officer will be...
Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Wednesday, June 17 announced he is voluntarily relinquishing the chairmanship of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee, one of the most powerful panels in the Upper Chamber. Lacson made the manifestation hours after the Senate majority formally elected Sen....
House Majority Leader Ilocos Norte 1st district Rep. Sandro Marcos has expressed utter disdain toward the so-called 18 Marine-bagmen, calling them "fake" and not even worth his time. Speaking in a chance interview with House reporters, Rep. Marcos couldn 't even stomach calling the 18 Marines...
Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero has urged the national government to consider non ‑ tax revenue options to achieve long-term fiscal stability even as state economic managers continue to study ways to strengthen the country’s revenue generation policies. Escudero said the government should...
