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Francis Joseph "Chiz" Guevara Escudero (Tagalog pronunciation: [ɛskʊˈdero], born October 10, 1969) is a Filipino lawyer and politician serving as the President of the Senate of the Philippines since May 20, 2024. Escudero has served as a Senator since 2022, and previously from 2007 to 2019.
Learn about the life and career of Senator Francis “Chiz” G. Escudero, a charismatic and eloquent leader in the Philippine Senate. Find out his achievements, awards, and advocacies on various issues such as tax exemption, justice, and human rights.
May 20, 2024 · Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero replaced Sen. Juan Miguel Zubiri as the Senate President on May 20, 2024. Zubiri resigned after failing to follow instructions from the powers that be, while Escudero praised his predecessor and vowed to serve the country and the Senate.
Chiz Escudero first came to the attention of the Filipinos when as one of the youngest members of Congress, he stood out as a charismatic, eloquent speaker with a remarkable facility with the Filipino language.
May 20, 2024 · Senator Francis "Chiz" Escudero took his oath as the new Senate President on May 20, 2024, after Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri resigned amid a controversy over a drug probe. Escudero vowed to unite the Senate and uphold its independence, while Zubiri said he was heartbroken and faced threats from the Marcos administration.
Learn about the biography, achievements and legislative work of Senator Francis G. Escudero, also known as Chiz Escudero. He is a charismatic and eloquent leader who advocates for good governance, education, justice and human rights.
Jun 3, 2024 · MANILA, Philippines—As early as 2022, Senate President Francis Escudero had already thought of becoming the third-highest official in the country. And he mentioned this to then newly-elected President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., Escudero confirmed in an interview at the Senate on Monday. ADVERTISEMENT.
