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In a groundbreaking move to revolutionize public service delivery, the Senate of the Philippines, led by Senate President Chiz Escudero, has launched in Tuguegarao City and Talisay City, Cebu, the “Senate Assist,” an innovative online platform that delivers essential medical and social services directly to the fingertips of Filipinos, wherever they may be. “With Senate […]
Senate President Chiz Escudero renewed his call for the establishment of a general aviation terminal in the Philippines, pointing to the ease with which individuals, like dismissed Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo, can slip in and out of the country without undergoing the standard inspections by customs and immigration officials. In an interview on the […]
Senate President Chiz Escudero lauded the United States for its groundbreaking decision to allocate an additional $500 million in foreign military financing to the Philippines, marking a historic step in strengthening the country’s defense capabilities. “This is indeed a first!” Escudero said about the substantial investment aimed at modernizing the Armed Forces of the Philippines […]
Following the devastating floods in Metro Manila and nearby provinces, Senate President Chiz Escudero urged concerned local government units (LGUs) to swiftly collect garbage and clean up debris to prevent disease outbreaks and help residents return to normal life. “I urge LGUs to immediately collect the garbage and debris everywhere ASAP so that the lives […]
Senate President Chiz Escudero announced that pending bills on Charter change (Cha-cha) will be set aside in the final regular session of the 19th Congress to give way to more important measures that genuinely enhance the lives of Filipinos. Escudero underscored the need to focus on legislation that directly benefits the public and avoid measures […]
Senate President Chiz Escudero called on the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) to put an end to chronic flooding in Metro Manila after Typhoon Carina and southwest monsoon or “habagat” submerged the nation’s capital region and brought it to a halt. Escudero also wants a thorough […]
Senate President Chiz Escudero welcomed the enactment of two critical and timely measures aimed at enhancing government transparency and protecting Filipinos from financial fraud. Escudero was among those who personally witnessed President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. sign the New Government Procurement Act (NGPA) and the Anti-Financial Accounts Scamming Act (AFASA) in Malacañang. “The signing of these […]
Senate President Chiz Escudero vowed to focus on crafting laws that ease the burdens of overworked and underpaid Filipinos, as he formally opened the third and final session of the 19th Congress. In his speech, Escudero called for a shift in priorities to address the immediate needs and challenges of the public, envisioning a Senate […]
Senate President Chiz Escudero banged the gavel on Monday, July 22, 2024, to open the Third Regular Session of the 19th Congress, ahead of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s third State of the Nation Address (SONA). Legislative mills started to grind as senators buckled down to work to pass priority measures addressing the economic woes of […]
Senate President Chiz Escudero assured that the upper chamber will continue to recognize the rights of suspended Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo even as he urged law enforcement agencies to help the Office of the Sergeant-at-Arms (OSAA) in carrying out the arrest order against the local chief executive. In a press conference, Escudero reiterated that […]