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STATEMENT OF SENATOR FRANCIS ‘CHIZ’ G. ESCUDERO
The current impasse in the Senate is untenable and unacceptable. When political divisions become too extreme and obstruct our mandate, we must all have the
CHIZ: LGUS SHOULD PREPARE FOR EL NIÑO; LAUDS NEGROS OCCIDENTAL FOR PLANNING AHEAD TO MITIGATE IMPACT
Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero has lauded the Negros Occidental government for taking early action to mitigate the expected impact of a looming El Niño, saying
CHIZ: FARMERS, FISHERFOLK DESERVE CASH RELIEF FROM GOV’T., NOT JUST DRIVERS
Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero said the government should expand its cash relief to farmers and fisherfolk, who are equally burdened by soaring pump prices, after
CHIZ: MOBILIZE RCEF, IRRIGATION FUNDS TO HELP ILOCOS NORTE FARMERS WITHSTAND EL NIÑO
Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero has urged the mobilization of irrigation allocations under the 2026 General Appropriations Act to help Ilocos Norte farmers withstand prolonged dry
CHIZ SAYS SENATE IMPEACHMENT COURT SHOULD UPHOLD LAW, SHUN POLITICAL NOISE
Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero urged his colleagues in the Senate to carry out their duties in accordance with the law and set aside political noise
CHIZ SAYS MULTIPLE PROGRAMS AVAILABLE UNDER 2026 GAA TO HELP FARMERS AT RISK DUE TO EL NIÑO
On top of the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF), Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero today cited allocations under the 2026 General Appropriations Act, including P730.9 million
CHIZ SAYS FILIPINO FAMILIES NEED HELP TO COPE WITH RISING FOOD COSTS; ASKS DOF, BSP TO CRAFT A MORE RESPONSIVE STRATEGY
Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero today called on the government to strengthen safeguards against rising consumer prices, as headline inflation climbed to 7.2 percent nationwide in
CHIZ: RCEF, OTHER MULTIMILLION-PESO PROGRAMS UNDER 2026 GAA TO HELP FILIPINO FARMERS RESILIENT TO EL NIÑO
Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero has urged the national government to tap the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) under Republic Act No. 11203, or the Rice
CHIZ TELLS FARMERS: CROP INSURANCE VITAL SAFEGUARD AGAINST THREATS OF EL NIÑO
Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero today encouraged farmers to enroll in insurance programs offered by the Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC), stressing that coverage is a