In a sudden move, Sen. Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri stepped down as Senate President, as Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero takes over the helm of the Upper Chamber’s leadership. Sen. Francis "Chiz" Escudero takes his oath as the new Senate President, Monday, May 20, 2024. In his acceptance speech,...
Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Sunday, April 28 called on the government to start preparations for the impending shift to La Niña. Escudero said it is imperative that the government starts taking proactive measures in anticipation of the weather phenomenon to safeguard vulnerable...
Senator Francis "Chiz" Escudero can't help but note that while the Bureau of Immigration (BI) is strict on Filipinos going abroad, it is very lax when it comes to Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) employees or players entering the Philippines. "Strikto sila sa mga Pilipinong umaalis...
Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Thursday, April 25 urged the Bureau of Immigration (BI) to provide evidence amid allegations that some of the Chinese students in the Cagayan Region are acting as spies. Escudero said it would be unfair if the accusations against these Chinese nationals...
Senators on Wednesday, April 24 urged the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) to rein in and enforce stricter oversight on power generation companies (gencos) to ensure compliance with their scheduled outages. Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero said...
Senators on Monday, April 22, urged the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to plan well its idea of adding another motorcycle lane in EDSA. Senate Public Services Committee Chair Sen. Grace Poe said that while the intention to decongest EDSA is understandable, she's curious as to how the agency...
Senators are urging the Commission on Higher Education (CHEd) to look into the alleged sale of degrees to foreign students in Cagayan, with the prices fetching as high as P2 million. Senator Francis "Chiz" Escudero urged security analyst and founding president of the International Development and...
Senator Francis "Chiz" Escudero issued an apology on Friday, April 12 after a sports utility vehicle (SUV) bearing the protocol license plate no. 7 that had been issued to him was caught on the EDSA bus lane. "In the morning of 11 April 2024, a vehicle bearing protocol license plates issued to me...
Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Friday, March 1 urged the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) to regulate their commissioners’ expenses during their visits to state colleges and universities (SUCs) and out-of-town meetings. Escudero made the call amid criticisms hurled at CHED...
Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero has cautioned his colleagues against proceeding with future hearings on Resolution of Both Houses No. 6 without any clear set of guidelines stipulated in the Senate rules. During the Senate’s plenary session on Wednesday, February 28, Escudero pointed...
Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Sunday, February 25 urged the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) to support the measure seeking to increase the daily minimum wage of employees in the private sector by P100 instead of recoiling at the idea. Escudero made the call after Labor...
Heart Evangelista and Chiz Escudero recently celebrated their renewal of vows at The Royal Balesin Villa on Feb. 15, 2024. The couple's extravagant ceremony captured the attention of the public, not only because of their love and affection but also due to the remarkable elements that stood out....