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Senators back DOJ move to amend cybercrime laws

SENATE President Francis Escudero and Senator Aquilino Pimentel III favor the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) initiative to review and amend cyber laws amid growing...

‘Delays in impeach trial won’t be tolerated’

Senate President Francis Escudero said the Senate is reviewing its rules and making necessary preparations for the upcoming impeachment trial of Vice President Sara...

‘Extraordinary duty’: Escudero says VP impeach trial to begin July 30

The impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte could begin on July 30, Senate President Francis Escudero said, even as preparations for the proceeding...

Chiz ramps up impeach preps

Says verdict may be out by October Senate President Francis Escudero has ramped up preparations for the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, adding...

Escudero to turn down VP post if Sara is impeached

Senate President Francis Escudero dismissed speculation about his possible assumption to the vice presidency, clarifying that the Constitution dictates a different process for filling...

Escudero assures impeachment rule changes won’t affect VP Duterte trial

Senate President Francis Escudero on Tuesday emphasized the need for careful deliberation in updating impeachment rules, saying that changes should not affect the ongoing case...

Escudero thanks PBBM for PH exclusion from FATF grey list

SENATE President Francis Escudero credited the Marcos administration for prioritizing efforts to combat money laundering and terrorist financing resulting in the country’s removal from...

‘Irrational and untrue:’ Chiz slams Rody’s latest rant against PBBM

Senate President Francis Escudero rejected former President Rodrigo Duterte's claim that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is moving toward dictatorship. "I simply do not see it...

‘Senate prepping for impeachment but no trial during break’

The Senate is already preparing for the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, but the proceedings will not begin until Congress is in...

Senators not intimidated by Rody’s kill remark—Escudero

Senate President Francis Escudero does not believe any of his colleagues in the upper chamber were particularly intimidated by former President Rodrigo Duterte’s remark...

Sara impeachment trial likely to begin after SONA—Escudero

Senate President Francis Escudero said the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte will likely begin after the President’s State of the Nation Address...

Inter-parliamentary cooperation

Senate President Francis Escudero and Senator Robinhood Padilla welcome Malaysian Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tan Sri Dato’ Johari bin Abdul, and his...

Escudero rejects current version of Senate Bill 1979

Senate President Francis Escudero expressed opposition to the current version of Senate Bill 1979, a proposed law aimed at addressing teenage pregnancy in the...

Senate to prioritize rightsizing bill, says Escudero

Senate President Francis Escudero announced on Wednesday that the Senate will prioritize the Rightsizing National Government Act to ensure its passage before the 19th...
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