MANILA, Philippines — Graft and other criminal complaints have been filed against Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero and several provincial officials before the Office of the Ombudsman after a private lawyer accused them of orchestrating “systematic corruption” and…
MANILA, Philippines — There was no expose in Senator Francis Escudero’s privilege speech on Monday as it is allegedly a mere “DDS script”, Leyte 1st District Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez said on Monday. Romualdez, in a statement,…
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu Gov. Pamela Baricuatro backed the proposal of Senator Francis ‘Chiz’ Escudero to ban relatives of officials to serve as suppliers and contractors of the government. “I’m actually happy that the Senate President…
MANILA, Philippines — The 20th Congress convened its first regular session Monday with the reelection of Leyte Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez as Speaker of the House and Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero as Senate president, underscoring entrenched leadership…
MANILA, Philippines — With the support of the majority of his peers, Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero has retained his post as Senate president. Escudero was re-elected to his post as the Senate opened the first regular session…
MANILA, Philippines— The impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte will proceed in accordance with the law, presiding officer and Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero said on Monday. Escudero gave this assurance when asked in a press…
MANILA, Philippines — Two senators on Friday cautioned the presiding officer and spokesman of the Senate impeachment court against speaking on its behalf and making unilateral decisions. Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero currently serves as the presiding…
There may be no change in leadership in the 20th Congress, as Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero and House Speaker Martin Romualdez seem to have the numbers, according to their colleagues. Speaking to reporters on Thursday, Sen.…
Gistress ni Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero nga pwede kaayo dad-on sa Korte Suprema ang mga argumento sa mga nibatok o wa makauyon sa pagbalik sa Senado ngadto sa House of Representatives ang Articles of Impeachment nga…
MANILA, Philippines — If Vice President Sara Duterte is impeached, Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero said that the President will nominate her replacement. This is pursuant to Section 9, Article VII of the 1987 Constitution which states…
Feeling sa Kapuso actress nga si Heart Evangelista nga di niya makaya nga mabuhi pa kung mawa ang iyang bana nga si Senate President Chiz Escudero. Nahisgotan ang health condition ni Senator Chiz sa pagbisita ni Heart…
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Juan Miguel Zubiri on Monday relinquished the Senate presidency to Sen. Francis Escudero, saying his refusal to “follow instructions” in order to maintain the 24-member chamber’s independence had “ruffled some feathers” and cost…
