Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero is congratulated by US Senator Chris Coons on assuming the top leadership in the upper chamber. The Bicolano legislator recently received an invitation from US Ambassador to the Philippines, MaryKay Carlson, to attend dinner at her residence in honor of the visiting American lawmaker. Alongside Senate President Escudero, Senator Loren Legarda was also in attendance. Their conversation revolved around shared values, strategic priorities, legislative leadership, and the strengthening of US-Philippines bilateral relations.