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'Speak out': Ex-VP poll rival Trillanes starts #DefendLeni campaign

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Posted at Nov 18 05:32 PM

President Rodrigo Duterte's staunch critic, former senator Antonio Trillanes IV on Wednesday started a social media campaign to defend Vice President Leni Robredo, who was criticized by the chief executive and his supporters over her relief efforts.    Read more »

Sorsogon to send clearing operations teams to typhoon-hit Albay, Catanduanes

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Posted at Nov 04 04:04 PM

MANILA - The provincial government of Sorsogon will dispatch four teams on Thursday to help in the ongoing clearing operations in typhoon-hit Catanduanes.   Read more »

Heart Evangelista writes sweet birthday message for husband Chiz

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Updated as of Oct 11 12:40 PM

Heart Evangelista turned to social media to write a heartwarming birthday message for her “favorite person,” her husband Sorsogon Governor Francis "Chiz" Escudero.   Read more »

After more than 3 months, Heart reunites with husband Chiz

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Posted at Jun 30 11:00 AM

After more than three months of being apart due to the community quarantines, actress-socialite Heart Evangelista has finally reunited with her husband, Sorsogon Governor Francis "Chiz" Escudero. Read more »

'Fake news': Heart Evangelista addresses pregnancy rumors

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Posted at May 24 01:46 PM

Heart Evangelista has addressed fresh speculation that she and her husband, Sorsogon Governor Francis “Chiz” Escudero, are expectant parents. Read more »

Families of victims should be consulted before granting GCTA: Chiz

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Updated as of Sep 17 11:26 AM

MANILA - Former Senator Francis Escudero on Tuesday said the good conduct time allowance (GCTA) law should be made more transparent to prevent corruption and abuse of the law. Read more »

Don’t keep teachers’ hopes up, prove funding for salary hike is sufficient, gov’t told

Sherrie Ann Torres, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 06 09:46 PM

Sen. Francis Escudero on Thursday said that if there’s a plan to increase teachers’ salaries, government must provide data to show it has the money to fund it. Read more »

Graduating senators nagpaalam na

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Posted at Jun 04 10:11 PM

Nagsama-sama sa plenaryo ang mga papaalis at maiiwang senador sa huling araw ng sesyon sa ilalim ng 17th Congress. Read more »

Graduating senators bid colleagues, staff goodbye

Dharel Placido, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 04 09:56 PM

MANILA – Five senators on Tuesday bid goodbye to their colleagues and staff in the Senate, as the 17th Congress draws to a close. Read more »

'Neutral desk' sa mga paaralan, pasado na sa Senado

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Posted at Jun 04 06:49 PM

MAYNILA - Naipasa na ng Senado sa ikatlo at panghuling pagbasa ang panukalang batas na mag-uutos sa pribado at pampublikong mga paaralan na magkaroon ng "neutral desks" para sa lahat ng magaaral.   Read more »

Senate leadership posturing too early, says Escudero

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Updated as of Jun 04 05:57 PM

MANILA - Outgoing Senator Francis Escudero views what he calls the 'skirmishes" and "posturing" for the Senate leadership as too early. Read more »

Escudero on House adoption of cigarette tax bill: 'Take it or leave it'

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Updated as of Jun 04 10:02 AM

MANILA - Senator Francis "Chiz" Escudero on Tuesday said the upper house is expecting their counterpart in the House of Representatives to adopt its version of the cigarette tax bill. Read more »

Partial #HalalanResults: Chiz Escudero leads Sorsogon gubernatorial race

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Updated as of May 13 08:11 PM

MANILA - Outgoing senator Francis "Chiz" Escudero is leading the gubernatorial race in Sorsogon, based on unofficial results as of 6:15 p.m.  Read more »

LOOK: Chiz Escudero, wife Heart cast vote in Sorsogon

Karren Canon, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 13 07:47 AM

SORSOGON CITY - Senator Francis "Chiz" Escudero arrived at 6 a.m. Monday in Buhatan Elementary School, to cast his vote together with his wife, actress Heart Evangelista.    Read more »

Escudero’s tip to incoming peers? Read up on Senate rules, procedures

Sherrie Ann Torres, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 05 12:21 AM

Outgoing Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero Escudero said he believes the next batch of senators will remain independent from the administration. Read more »

Diokno 'reputable' but 'not the best choice' for BSP chief - Lacson

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Posted at Mar 05 07:44 PM

MANILA - Outgoing Budget Secretary Benjamin Diokno has a "reputable" record in government but is "not the best choice" for Central Bank governor, a senator said Tuesday.  Read more »

Escudero bats for more armchairs for left-handed students

Sherrie Ann Torres, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 23 01:39 PM

Senator Francis Escudero reminded the Department of Education (DepEd) on Wednesday to provide enough armchairs for left-handed students in public schools. Read more »

Sa ika-3 pagkakataon: Martial law sa Mindanao muling pinalawig

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Updated as of Jul 22 03:31 PM

Nakatakda na sanang magwakas ang martial law sa Mindanao ngayong Disyembre 31, 2018 pero sa ikatlong pagkakataon ay humirit ng extension ang Pangulo.  Read more »

Special treatment? Lawmakers slam PNP chief's consideration of Imelda's age in looming arrest

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Updated as of Nov 13 12:33 PM

At least 2 lawmakers on Tuesday criticized the police director general's statement that former First Lady Imelda Marcos' age would be considered when it comes to her arrest. Read more »

Imelda Marcos cannot be granted pardon yet - Escudero

Trishia Billones, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 13 10:07 AM

Former First Lady Imelda Marcos, who was found guilty of graft, cannot be granted pardon because of an appeal her camp said it would file, Senator Francis Escudero said Tuesday. Read more »