Marcos Jr. hosts dinner for Chiz, other senators after shakeup
MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos met with newly elected Senate President Francis Escudero and other senators over dinner on Tuesday, a day after a shakeup in the Senate leadership.
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PSA flags irregularities in Bamban Mayor Alice Guo's birth certificate
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Statistics Authority confirmed on Wednesday that they found several discrepancies in the birth certificate of Bamban Mayor Alice Guo, including the absence of any government record that proves her mother's existence and her parents' marriage.
Things to know about efforts to declare Quiapo a heritage zone
To many, the hustle, bustle, chaos, and color of Quiapo is the quintessence of Manila, the Philippine capital.
'Magic 7' bloc to remain independent — Zubiri
MANILA, Philippines — When asked by reporters if Sen. Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri and the six senators who did not vote for Francis “Chiz” Escudero as Senate president would join the minority bloc led by Sens. Koko Pimentel and Risa Hontiveros, they responded that they were still considering their options.
Escudero admits instigating Zubiri ouster
MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero admitted instigating the coup in the Senate by calling other senators to support his efforts to take over the presidency of the chamber, amid doubts about the leadership of Sen. Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri.
Senate leadership shuffle leaves ethics committee, 3 others without chairperson
MANILA, Philippines — The recent Senate shakeup that led to an overhaul of its leadership two years since the start of the 19th Congress has left some committees without a chairperson.
Press Release - Senate elects Chiz Escudero as new Senate President; Cayetano is new Committee on Accounts chair
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano is the new chair of the Senate Committee on Accounts following a revamp of the Senate in Monday's session that saw Senator Francis "Chiz" Escudero elected as the new Senate President.
Migz out, Chiz in as Senate chief
MANILA, Philippines — Two days before Congress goes on sine die adjournment, Sen. Juan Miguel Zubiri resigned yesterday as Senate president, as some of his colleagues were reportedly laying the groundwork for his ouster.