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Francis "Chiz" Escudero

Senator Francis "Chiz" Escudero is a prominent Filipino politician involved in various legislative and legal controversies, including allegations of receiving illegal campaign donations and kickbacks linked to infrastructure projects. He is currently facing investigations by the Comelec and the Supreme Court, and has filed legal actions against individuals who have criticized him online. His proposals, such as the Grassroots Infrastructure Planning and Budgeting Act, aim to reform how infrastructure projects are planned and funded at the local level.

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Recent developments on Francis "Chiz" Escudero

Thu, October 23, 2025 at 10:05 AM

Escudero files bill empowering LGUs in infra project planning

Senator Francis Escudero is proposing the Grassroots Infrastructure Planning and Budgeting Act to empower Local Government Units (LGUs) in initiating infrastructure projects crucial for their localities.

Wed, October 22, 2025 at 1:49 PM

Palace: Ngu no longer special envoy to China as term expired

Maynard Ngu is no longer President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s special envoy to China, as his appointment expired last August, according to Palace Press Officer Claire Castro.

Wed, October 22, 2025 at 10:18 AM

Advocacy groups denounce alleged plot to harm President Marcos Jr.

Several Filipino advocacy groups have denounced an alleged plot to harm President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. and his family, calling such actions cowardly and detrimental to the nation's stability.

Tue, October 21, 2025 at 10:56 AM

ICI reviews probe into First Lady's alleged ties with tech exec

An independent commission for infrastructure (ICI) is reviewing a request for an investigation into potential links between First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos and tech executive Maynard Ngu, filed by cultural and peace advocate John Santander.

Tue, October 14, 2025 at 1:23 PM

Escudero legal counsel denies illegal campaign donation

Senator Chiz Escudero's legal counsel submitted a response to the Commission on Elections (Comelec) regarding a P30 million campaign donation.

Fri, October 10, 2025 at 11:42 AM

Senate President Sotto sees concerted effort to discredit him and Senate

Senate President Vicente Sotto III believes there is a "concerted effort" to discredit him and the Senate, potentially linked to rumors of a coup to oust the leadership.

Wed, October 8, 2025 at 1:43 PM

DOJ issues ILBOs against 33 officials over flood control project anomalies

Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla signed Immigration Lookout Bulletin Orders (ILBOs) against 33 officials implicated in anomalies within flood control projects.

Sun, October 5, 2025 at 1:14 PM

Sotto confident in Senate leadership amid coup rumors

Senate President Vicente "Tito" Sotto III expressed confidence in the majority's support for his leadership, stating he is "quite confident" amid rumors of a leadership coup.

Sat, October 4, 2025 at 9:55 AM

Comelec orders Chiz Escudero to explain P30M campaign donation

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has issued a show-cause order to Senator Francis "Chiz" Escudero regarding a P30 million campaign donation received during the 2022 senatorial elections.

Thu, October 2, 2025 at 7:42 PM

Chiz Escudero faces ethics complaint over P30M campaign donation

Senator Francis "Chiz" Escudero is facing an ethics complaint filed by lawyer Eldridge Marvin Aceron over a P30 million campaign donation received in 2022 from contractor Lawrence Lubiano.