Sen. Escudero prescon

BRIEFING. Senate President Francis Escudero talks to the media on Monday (July 15, 2024) after checking on the preparations for the opening of the 3rd Regular Session of the 19th Congress exactly a week later. Among other topics, he assured the safety of Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo and the others who were ordered arrested so they will testify before the Senate probe on illegal offshore gaming operators. (PNA photo by Avito Dalan)