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Escudero slapped with ethics rap over 2022 contractor-contributor ties
A private lawyer has filed an ethics complaint against former Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero concerning a P30 million campaign donation he received.
The donation came from Lawrence Lubiano, the majority owner of Centerways Construction, a company that later received substantial public contracts.
Lawyer Marvin Aceron lodged the complaint with the Senate panel on ethics, asserting that Escudero's acceptance of the donation tarnishes the Senate's public trust.
The complaint cites five grounds, including "disorderly behavior" and argues that Escudero's conduct is unbecoming of a senator.
Aceron also raised concerns about conflict of interest and improper influence, referencing Republic Act No. 6713 which prohibits public officials from having financial interests affected by their office or accepting favors that could influence their duties.
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