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The Philippine Senate experienced a significant leadership change as Senator Francis Escudero was elected Senate President, replacing Alan Peter Cayetano. The move, which involved a majority vote and the appointment of new committee chairpersons, was met with protests from Cayetano, who insisted he remained the legitimate leader.
After former House speaker Martin Romualdez, the Office of the Ombudsman is now seeking to bar former Senate president Francis Escudero and another individual from leaving the country over their…
Senator Francis Escudero has asked survey firms to remove his name from pre-election preference surveys for the 2028 National Elections, reiterating his lack of political aspirations for the presidency.
The Commission on Elections has issued subpoenas to individuals identified as campaign contributors for Senators Francis Escudero and Rodante Marcoleta, as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged non-disclosure of campaign donations.
The Office of the Ombudsman in the Philippines has filed a precautionary hold departure order with the Sandiganbayan against Senator Francis Escudero and Maynard Ngu. This action stems from complaints of plunder, graft, and bribery against them.
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 Philippine Supreme Court en banc has resolved to review a Comelec ruling concerning a contractor's donation to the campaign of Senator Francis Escudero, following a petition filed by a private citizen.