
Former Senate President Chiz Escudero Investigated for Plunder
Former Senate President Francis Escudero is facing a plunder complaint before the Office of the Ombudsman, accused of receiving P586 million in kickbacks from flood control projects.
6 stories found

Former Senate President Francis Escudero is facing a plunder complaint before the Office of the Ombudsman, accused of receiving P586 million in kickbacks from flood control projects.

The Bureau of Immigration confirmed that Senator Chiz Escudero and businessman Maynard Ngu had no recent travel records prior to the implementation of a precautionary hold departure order against them.

The minority bloc in the Philippine Senate has rejected an offer for Chiz Escudero to retake the Senate presidency, according to Kiko Pangilinan.

The Philippine anti-graft court, Sandiganbayan, issued a precautionary hold departure order against Senator Chiz Escudero and businessman Ngu. This action temporarily prevents them from traveling abroad as they face a corruption probe.

The Philippine Senate has formally convened as an impeachment court to begin the trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, with House prosecutors entering their appearance and the court issuing a summons for Duterte to respond to complaints. Palace officials stated President Marcos will not interfere in the proceedings.

Ombudsman Boying Remulla has requested a travel ban against Chiz Escudero in connection with ongoing plunder, graft, and bribery complaints.