No delay in VP's impeachment trial despite FPRRD's ICC case - Chiz

SENATE PRESIDENT Francis"Chiz" Escudero on Monday dismissed speculations that the arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte would affect the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte, asserting the two matters are unrelated.

Pimentel: VP Sara might need ‘professional intervention’

SENATE MINORITY Leader Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III on Monday said Vice President Sara Duterte possibly needs "professional intervention” after watching her recent press conference.

Ejercito defends Escudero remarks on excessive PH holidays

SENATOR JOSEPH Victor "JV" Ejercito on Monday stood up to bashers of Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero for announcing that the Senate leadership is looking into limiting public holidays to make the country's economy "more competitive."

Marcos expresses support to new Senate President Escudero

PRESIDENT FERDINAND R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday expressed his support to Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero, named Senate President replacing Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri.

BI, CHED urged to probe alleged influx of Chinese students in Cagayan

SENATOR FRANCIS Escudero on Thursday asked the Bureau of Immigration (BI) to intensify its scrutiny of foreigners entering the country, following reports of Chinese students in Cagayan allegedly "acting as spies" and engaging in "degree for sale" with local colleges and universities.

Escudero wants all-out war vs. hired guns using intel funds

THE GOVERNMENT should distribute the PHP5.22-billion intelligence fund among several agencies to bring down gun-for-hire syndicates.

Marcos keeps an eye on POGO operations

PRESIDENT BONGBONG Marcos is closely watching the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) in the country and expects the police to act on untoward incidents involving its operations, according to spokeswoman Undersecretary Cheloy Garafil.

Taiwan appeals travel ban

‘Is China behind Manila’s move?’

THE PHILIPPINE Airlines (PAL), Cebu Pacific (CEB), and AirAsia Philippines have cancelled all flights to and from Taiwan after Manila imposed a temporary ban due to outbreak of the Wuhan coronavirus.

Manila first issued a travel ban February 2 on all tourists from China and its Special Administrative Regions - Hong Kong and Macao –to prevent the spread of the disease, and included Taiwan a week later.