Tag: Francis “Chiz” Escudero

PhilHealth chief replaced in wake of ouster calls

(INQUIRER) MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday swore in a new president and chief executive officer of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. amid the string of controversies that hounded the state health insurer. The President administered the oath of office to Dr. Edwin Mercado in Malacañang on Tuesday morning, replacing Emmanuel R.…
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Senate honors Estrada, wife for public service

(MALAYA) THE Senate yesterday adopted a resolution honoring former President Joseph Estrada and former Sen. Luisa “Loi” Ejercito-Estrada for their “invaluable contributions” to the country. Senate President Francis Escudero said Senate Resolution No. 1296 seeks to honor the former President and his wife for their legacy in public service and contributions to the country and…
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Erap, Loi Estrada honored in Senate

(GMA NEWS) The Senate on Tuesday adopted resolutions honoring former President Joseph Estrada and wife, former First Lady and former Senator Loi Ejercito Estrada for their “contributions” to the Philippines. Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero sponsored proposed Senate Resolutions 1297 and 1298. In his speech, Escudero acknowledged Estrada as the man “who opened his heart,…
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Acceptance Speech of Former President Joseph Ejercito Estrada

Acceptance Speech on Senate Resolution No. 1295 – Honoring and Commending former President Joseph Estrada  I stand before you today with deep gratitude and appreciation, honored to be recognized by this esteemed institution through the initiative of Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero.  Thank you for the kind words you have shared with me. This honor…
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Senators hope new PhilHealth chief revives struggling agency

(INQUIRER) MANILA, Philippines — “Do not do what your predecessor did.” These were the words used by Senate President Chiz Escudero when he was asked to comment on the appointment of Dr. Edwin Mercado as the new president and chief executive officer of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth). In an ambush interview on Tuesday, Escudero said…
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‘Gusto ko happy ka:’ Senators honor wheelchair-bound Enrile

(INQUIRER) MANILA, Philippines — His popular slogan “Gusto ko happy ka” reverberated in the halls of the upper chamber as senators paid tribute on Tuesday to former Senate President and now Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Juan Ponce Enrile. Wheelchair-bound, 100-year-old Enrile came to the chamber to personally receive Senate Resolution No. 1223, honoring him for…
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PHOTO RELEASE: Tête-à-tête of Senate leaders during plenary session

Tête-à-tête of Senate leaders during plenary session: Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada engages in a tête-à-tête with Senate President Francis ‘Chiz’ Escudero during a break in the afternoon plenary session on Monday, November 25, 2024. (Joseph Vidal/ Senate Social Media Unit)

Senate commends Jesus Is Lord Church on 46th founding anniversary

(DAILY TRIBUNE) Senate commends Jesus is Lord Church on 46th founding anniversaryThe Senate unanimously adopted a resolution congratulating and commending the Jesus is Lord (JIL) Church Worldwide on its 46th founding anniversary, to be celebrated on 12 October 2024. The resolution was primarily sponsored by Senate President Chiz Escudero and co-sponsored by Senators Nancy Binay,…
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P6.352 Trilyong panukalang budget sa 2025 naisumite na sa Senado

(REMATE) Pinangunahan ni Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero ang pagtanggap ng kopya ng 2025 National Expenditure Program na may kabuuang P6.352 trilyon na isinumite ng Department of Budget and Management (DBM) sa pangunguna ni Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman ngayong Lunes, Hulyo 29. Kasama nila sina Senate Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada, Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino,…
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Info leak sa executive session ng Senado ikinagalit ng ilang senador

(REMATE) MANILA, Philippines- Nagpupuyos sa galit ang ilang senador sa naglabas ng impormasyon na pinag-usapan sa executive session nitong Lunes na naglantad sa pangalan ng siyam na senador na pabor sa pagbabalik ng secret funds ni Vice President Sara Duterte. Nitong Lunes, lumabas  sa isang online news website ang pangalan ng siyam na senador na…
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