MANILA — Senate President Francis Escudero closed the third regular session of the 19th Congress on Wednesday night with a message of gratitude and unity, thanking fellow senators and Senate employees ...

There may be no change in leadership in the 20th Congress as Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero and House Speaker ...

If the elections for the 20th Congress’ Senate presidency were to be held today or tomorrow, Senate President Francis ...

With the 19th Congress nearing its final sessions in June, Senate President Francis Escudero said Monday that the decision to continue Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial will fall ...

Only 13 senators of the 24-member chamber are needed to back a motion to dismiss the impeachment charges, Senate President Francis G. Escudero told a media briefing. “Where in the Constitution or the ...

MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Francis Escudero said it would be up to the Senate as an impeachment court to decide whether it can conclude the trial against Vice President Sara Duterte ...

MANILA, Philippines — On the 127th Philippine Independence Day, Senate President Francis Escudero stressed the need for stronger unity and cooperation among Filipinos amid political issues. In a ...

SENATE PRESIDENT Francis G. Escudero on Wednesday said he is looking at filing a measure that would provide the Executive the authority to cut down value-added tax and excise duties on petroleum ...

Senate President Francis Escudero has come under fire for delaying the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, but he insisted it was not the Senate’s job to follow the House of ...

Escudero said that based on the law, Duterte will be given 10 days or up to June 21 to respond, which could be extended upon her request. The 19th Congress is set to end on June 30. Senator Francis ...

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Senate President Francis Escudero on Monday night took his oath as presiding officer of the impeachment court in the trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. The Senate also adopted Sen. Joel ...