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Comelec clears Escudero over P30 million campaign donation
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has terminated its investigation into Senator Francis "Chiz" Escudero and contractor Lawrence Lubiano regarding a P30 million donation for Escudero's 2022 senatorial bid.
The Comelec's Political Finance and Affairs Department (PFAD) recommended the termination, citing a lack of evidence of any violation of the Omnibus Election Code.
Lubiano, president of Centerways Construction and Development Inc., made the donation in his personal capacity and was found to have no existing government contracts at the time, thus not violating the law.
The Comelec ruled that since Lubiano committed no violation, Escudero's acceptance of the contribution had no legal impediment.
Lubiano's P30 million donation constituted 20% of Escudero's total campaign contributions in 2022.
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