Tag: Senate President
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Senate President Escudero Declines to Comment on Impeachment Trial Remarks
In Manila, Senate President Francis ‘Chiz’ Escudero chose not to respond to comments made by a Palace official regarding the acceleration of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial. Escudero stated that he would simply disregard the statements made by press officer Claire Castro. Castro had previously asserted that it is not solely up to the…
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New Law Grants 3-Year Term to Philippine Coast Guard Commandant: A Game-Changer for Maritime Security
In a move hailed as a significant boost for the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has signed into law a bill that sets a three-year term for the PCG Commandant. This landmark legislation, known as Republic Act No. 12122, was signed into law on Tuesday, marking a pivotal moment for the…
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Senate President Defends 2025 Budget Against Legal Challenge
Senate President Francis Escudero has strongly refuted claims of impropriety in the 2025 General Appropriations Act (GAA), labeling them as unjust criticisms that overlook the thorough legislative efforts of both the Senate and the House of Representatives. Speaking at a press conference in Pasay City, Escudero responded to a Supreme Court petition challenging the legality…
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Senate President Escudero Defends 2025 Budget Against Legal Challenge
Senate President Francis Escudero has strongly refuted claims of impropriety in the 2025 General Appropriations Act (GAA), labeling them as unjust criticisms that overlook the thorough legislative efforts of both the Senate and the House of Representatives. Speaking at a press conference in Pasay City, Escudero responded to a Supreme Court petition challenging the legality…
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