Sorsogon’s family poverty rate dropped to 15.1 percent in 2025 from 28.4 percent in 2023, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), a dramatic decline that highlights the enduring impact of infrastructure and policy reforms put in place by Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero during his term as provincial governor. Escudero, the former local chief executive…
The Senate recently passed on Second Reading a bill offering incentives to private developers to build affordable rental units for poor and low‑income families. Sponsored by Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero, Senate Bill No. 2507, passed Wednesday, gives life to the Constitution’s mandate to government and the private sector to work together in addressing the country’s…
Nilagdaan na ni Pangulong Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. ang batas na nagtatakda ng limang‑taong termino para sa mga opisyal ng barangay at Sangguniang Kabataan, at naglilipat ng BSKE sa Nobyembre 2028. Ito ang hakbang na inaasahang magbibigay ng katiyakan at katatagan sa pamamahala na siyang pinakamahalaga dahil ang barangay ang frontliners ng pamahalaan sa anumang…
Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Monday thanked his colleagues for approving on third and final reading Senate Bill No. 2387, which fixes the term of office of barangay officials and members of the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) to five years. With its approval, the Barangay and SK Elections (BSKE) originally set for November 2026 will be moved to…
Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero has called for a broader definition of indigency to grant more Filipinos access to government services, saying current standards are too narrow and fail to capture the realities faced by many households. In his podcast “Chiz Wiz! Usapang May Laman” aired over the weekend, Escudero noted that indigency is often equated…
Davao City is truly a league of its own. As the Crown Jewel of Mindanao, the city offers a unique culture, rich harvests, and a majestic beauty where nature and progress meet. But beyond its amazing views, the real heartbeat of Davao is its people. The city is full of young creators, passionate gamers, and…
Finance super app GCash introduces GSukli, now available at all Bench branches nationwide, which allows customers to receive up to ₱199.99 in change directly in their GCash wallets. After paying for their items, customers only need to provide their registered GCash mobile number at participating cashiers, with an SMS confirmation sent once the transfer is…
From left to right: Francine R. Aller (Filinvest Land Business Development Manager), Hon. Ma. Ester M. Catorce (City Vice Mayor in Koronadal), Sharon M. Luntao (Filinvest Land Mindanao Regional General Manager), and Ronnie Mae P. Udalve (Filinvest Land Branch Manager) KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato — August 20, 2026— Filinvest Land, Inc. (FLI) marked another milestone…
In Photo (L-R): Ms. Francine Aller, FLI Project Development Manager; Ms. Malayjune Omandam, FLI Senior Brokers Sales Manager; Engineer Cherie Fernandez, President & COO – Dreambuilders Pro, Inc. & SharePro, Inc.; Architect Rene Plaza, Proprietor, North 1 Design Plus; Sharon Luntao – Galang, FLI Regional General Manager – Mindanao DAVAO CITY — Filinvest Land, Inc….
Pinuri ni Senator Bam Aquino ang mga batang Pinoy karatekas na nagbigay ng karangalan sa bansa sa ginanap na 3rd Asian Karate Youth Open Championship and Training Camp sa Hangzhou, China mula Hulyo 22 hanggang 26, 2026. Kinikilala sa Senate Resolution No. 580 ni Aquino ang kahanga-hangang performance ng delegasyon ng Pilipinas mula sa Fight…
