MANILA, Philippines – The Senate impeachment court will take up administrative matters on Tuesday, the 39th day of Vice President Sara Duterte‘s trial, including protocols for handling confidential documents submitted in the prosecution’s formal offer of evidence.…
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — The passage of a law postponing the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE), originally scheduled for Nov. 2, is expected to bring order to the barangay governance system. “Kapag maayos ang termino, maayos…
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — A five-year term for barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials would allow them enough time to fully implement projects and programs in their respective communities. Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero, who authored Senate Bill…
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – The definition of indigency should not be based solely on income but should also take into account a person’s circumstances. Senator Francis ‘Chiz’ Escudero said there is a need to push for a…
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – With the filing of certificates of candidacy (COCs) for the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) set for September, the Senate now needs to act with urgency on pending legislation seeking to fix…
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — A proposal by Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero to fix the terms of office of barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials at five years received support from various groups during a public hearing by…
MANILA – Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero has filed a bill prohibiting power utilities from charging consumers for system losses, mandating that distribution companies cover these expenses directly. In a Tuesday press release, Escudero explained that Senate Bill No.…
MANILA, Philippines — Presiding Officer Francis “Chiz” Escudero opened Tuesday’s proceedings for Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial by congratulating Filipina tennis standout Alex Eala on her historic DC Open victory, praising her with the words, “Tunay…
Hoping to curb irresponsible and excessive gambling, Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero has proposed a nationwide ban on gambling-related advertisements and sponsorships.…
MANILA, Philippines — Impeachment presiding officer Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero praised the “calm” oral arguments between Vice President Sara Duterte’s defense counsel and a House prosecutor panel member on Wednesday. He made the statement following oral arguments…
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – Senator Chiz Escudero is proposing an overhaul of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to address what he described as “long-standing overlaps and delays” in the country’s product regulatory system. He also wants…
The Supreme Court dismissed a petition seeking to overturn the Commission on Elections’ (Comelec) ruling clearing Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero of alleged election code violations over a P30-million campaign donation from a contractor. According to a notice…
