In a powerful speech during the 116th Commencement Exercises of the University of the Philippines (UP)–Manila on July 22, Professor Emeritus Maria Serena I. Diokno criticized Senate President Chiz Escudero for his handling of the impeachment process against Vice President Sara Duterte. Diokno, former chairperson of the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP), took … Read more
MANILA, Philippines — A copy of Senator Chiz Escudero’s budget insertions in the proposed ₱6.3-trillion 2025 national budget reveals an eye-popping ₱142.7 billion in allocations, predominantly focused on infrastructure projects. According to Politiko News Site, which obtained the document, road projects topped the list with a staggering ₱52.7 billion spread across 912 projects nationwide. What … Read more
A recent amusing incident occurred at a social event attended by prominent political figures in the Philippines. While President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. (PBBM) was engrossed in conversation with House Speaker Martin Romualdez, an unusual event took place nearby. The First Lady, Liza Araneta-Marcos, took a wine glass belonging to Senate President Chiz Escudero. After … Read more