Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero is pushing to bring thousands of unsold condominium units into the government’s housing program, saying that existing real estate inventory should be tapped as part of broader efforts to make decent and affordable housing more accessible to Filipinos. Escudero brought up the proposal during his Chiz Wiz! podcast over the weekend,…
Property giant’s ranking rose to 22nd spot from 90th spot in 2025. MANILA, Philippines, November 03, 2026 — Property giant Megaworld further solidified its standing as a leading employer in the region after becoming the only Philippine real estate company to secure a place in Fortune’s prestigious 100 Best Companies to Work For – Southeast…
Sa patuloy na paghina ng halaga ng piso at pagtaas ng inflation rate, iginiit ni Senador Bam Aquino ang pangangailangang maisabatas ang kanyang panukalang itaas ang income tax exemption upang mas malaki ang maiuwing suweldo ng mga manggagawang Pilipino sa kanilang mga pamilya. Muling nanawagan si Aquino para sa pagpasa ng Senate Bill No. 267…
By Ivy Tejano DAVAO CITY — Vice President Sara Duterte’s spokesperson, Salvador Paolo A. Panelo Jr., said discussions about replacing the Vice President are premature, saying the focus should remain on issues surrounding her impeachment. In a statement on Thursday, October 29, Panelo questioned whether the Senate Impeachment Court could deliver a fair decision. Panelo…
Senator Francis “Chiz: Escudero on Saturday lauded the convening of the first elected Bangsamoro Parliament, calling it a historic milestone in the country’s peace-building efforts that augurs well for greater economic opportunities and development in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). “Yesterday’s inaugural session is a testament to the progress we have made…
By PlanRadar Ten workflows, 170 people, two weeks, that is what it took one large general contractor to turn a software evaluation into an investment with business impact. Plenty of contractors involve site teams when evaluating new software, but this contractor asked something different. Their site team had to establish whether the platform could become…
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…
