ESCUDERO, FRANCIS "CHIZ" G.
Independent · Nationwide
Issue mix
STRENGTHENING THE ANTI-DRUNK AND DRUGGED DRIVING ACT
The bill, titled 'Strengthening the Anti-Drunk and Drugged Driving Act', seeks to enhance the mechanisms for addressing driving under the influence of alcohol and dangerous drugs. It proposes amendments to the existing law from 2013. The bill is currently pending in the committee responsible for public order and dangerous drugs.
FUEL SECURITY ACT
The Fuel Security Act (SBN-1993) proposes to create a national strategic fuel reserve and a program to provide targeted fuel relief. It is currently under consideration by the Energy committee.
MUNICIPALITY OF PILAR FOUNDATION ANNIVERSARY (SORSOGON)
The bill aims to establish August 6 as a special non-working holiday in Pilar, Sorsogon, to celebrate its foundation anniversary. It is currently pending in the committee stage.
SORSOGON AS PILI CAPITAL OF THE PHILIPPPINES
The bill SBN-1974 aims to officially designate Sorsogon as the Pili Capital of the Philippines. It is currently under consideration by the committee on Agriculture, Food and Agrarian Reform.
TONGDOL INTEGRATED SCHOOL (SORSOGON)
The bill proposes to change Tongdol Elementary School into an integrated school and allocate funds for this purpose. It is currently pending in the committee.
AMENDING R.A. NO. 7279 (URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING ACT)
The bill, titled 'An Act Enhancing the Capacity of Government to Implement Socialized Housing Projects,' seeks to amend the Urban Development and Housing Act to better manage land acquisition and utilization for housing projects. It is currently pending a second reading in the Senate.
UNIVERSAL ACCESS TO QUALITY TERTIARY EDUCATION ACT
The bill seeks to improve access to quality tertiary education in the Philippines by amending an existing law. It has been approved by both houses of Congress.
BANKING REFORM FOR INTEGRITY, GOOD GOVERNANCE, HONESTY, AND TRANSPARENCY (BRIGHT) ACT
The Banking Reform for Integrity, Good Governance, Honesty, and Transparency (BRIGHT) Act seeks to change the rules regarding the confidentiality of bank deposits, allowing for more disclosure. It is currently pending further discussion in the Senate.
EXTENDING THE DURATION OF SECOND CONGRESSIONAL COMMISSION ON EDUCATION (EDCOM II)
The bill, titled 'An Act Extending the Duration of the Second Congressional Commission on Education,' aims to prolong the existence of EDCOM II and modifies an existing law related to it. It has been approved by the President and is under the committee for Higher, Technical and Vocational Education.