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Senate President Chiz Escudero hailed the enactment of the “Konektadong Pinoy” law, describing it as a giant step toward bridging the digital divide in the country due to poor connectivity, prohibitive cost, and absence of infrastructure, particularly in far-flung and underserved areas. By easing the entry of new players into the data transmission or internet […]
Senate President Francis “Chiz” G. Escudero has advised contractors who are being linked to questionable flood control projects to attend the public hearing of the Blue Ribbon Committee, which is looking into allegations of graft and corruption that tainted these projects funded by multibillion pesos in people’s money. The Senate Chief has signed all the […]
“They have been sidelined for too long. It is now time to give them a seat at the table.” This is according to Senate President Chiz Escudero, who recommended to Senator Win Gatchalian, chair of the Committee on Finance, that governors and city mayors be invited to actively take part in the Senate public hearings […]
Senate President Francis “Chiz” G. Escudero officiated the oath of the new officers of Senate Spouses Foundation, Inc. (SSFI) on Thursday, August 14, 2025. Heart Evangelista-Escudero, the Senate President’s wife, was reelected as SSFI president and would continue to lead the non-profit group’s initiatives, alongside newly-elected SSFI vice president Nancy Dela Rosa. The new SSFI […]
Senate President Chiz Escudero has filed a landmark bill aimed at revitalizing the Philippine movie industry by granting tax exemptions and incentives to accredited stakeholders, while also institutionalizing the Nora Aunor Award for Film Excellence to honor outstanding cinematic works. The proposed measure, enrolled as Senate Bill No. 283 or the “Nora Aunor Act,” seeks […]
Senate President Chiz Escudero expressed confidence that Senate Bill No. 783, which disqualifies public officials and their relatives up to fourth civil degree from entering into government contracts, will further sharpen the country’s procurement safeguards as part of the continuing efforts to fight graft and corruption. In filing the bill, Escudero said the measure directly […]
The colors that once divided must now give way to the colors that unite. This was the message of Senate President Chiz Escudero as he opened the 20th Congress, urging his fellow lawmakers to cast aside political partisanship for love of country and to recommit themselves to the people they were elected to serve. “It […]
Senate President Chiz Escudero is pushing for the creation of a P20 billion trust fund under a law that will cover the comprehensive social benefits of all uniformed service personnel and their loved ones, in recognition of their sacrifices for providing security and keeping peace and order in the country. According to Escudero, efforts have […]
Senate President Chiz Escudero expressed confidence that the upper chamber will build on its legislative momentum from the 19th Congress as he cited record gains in performance and a renewed commitment to responsive lawmaking when the 20th Congress opens on July 28. Since the veteran legislator assumed the Senate presidency in May 2024, the chamber […]
Senate President Chiz Escudero has renewed his call for transparency and accountability in government by refiling a measure that mandates all public officials and employees to waive their rights under Republic Act No. 1405, or the Law on the Secrecy of Bank Deposits, and Republic Act No. 6426, or the Foreign Currency Deposit Act. Under […]