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Francis "Chiz" Escudero

Senator Francis "Chiz" Escudero is a prominent Filipino politician facing multiple corruption allegations, including graft and misuse of public funds, while also pushing for legislative reforms to enhance transparency and accountability in infrastructure projects. He has been implicated in several investigations, including those related to flood control anomalies and financial irregularities in Sorsogon province. Despite the allegations, Escudero continues to advocate for stricter oversight in government spending through proposed bills aimed at improving infrastructure project management.

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This is an AI-generated summary based on recent coverage. It was last updated on Mon, December 8, 2025 at 12:08 PM

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Recent developments on Francis "Chiz" Escudero

Wed, December 3, 2025 at 9:58 PM

Sen. Villar welcomes Ombudsman probe on flood control anomalies

Senator Mark Villar welcomed the Independent Commission on Infrastructure's (ICI) recommendation to forward his case to the Office of the Ombudsman regarding flood control anomalies.

Wed, December 3, 2025 at 4:51 PM

Grace Poe unsurprised by Ombudsman referral, denies kickback allegations

Former Senator Grace Poe stated that the Independent Commission for Infrastructure's (ICI) recommendation to refer the investigation against her to the Ombudsman was not surprising and confirmed the falsity of allegations made by former Public Works and Highways Undersecretary Roberto Bernardo.

Wed, December 3, 2025 at 3:43 PM

ICI recommends plunder raps vs Bong Revilla, 9 others for flood control project anomalies

The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) has recommended criminal and administrative charges, including plunder, against former Senator Bong Revilla Jr. and nine others for alleged anomalies in flood control projects.

Thu, November 27, 2025 at 3:54 PM

BIR to probe Centerways Construction president over P30M donation to Chiz Escudero

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) will investigate the tax returns of Lawrence Lubiano, president of Centerways Construction and Development Inc., following his P30 million donation to Senator Francis "Chiz" Escudero's 2022 senatorial campaign.

Wed, November 26, 2025 at 12:58 PM

Comelec terminates probe into P30M donation for Chiz Escudero's bid

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.

Tue, November 25, 2025 at 8:56 PM

Rep. Zaldy Co claims PBBM wanted P100B budget insertions to be programmed

Former Ako Bicol Party-list Representative Zaldy Co claimed that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. insisted his P100 billion insertions in the 2025 national budget be placed under programmed appropriations for guaranteed funding.

Fri, November 14, 2025 at 12:17 PM

Ex-DPWH official implicates senators in kickback scheme

Former Public Works and Highways undersecretary Roberto Bernardo has implicated former Secretary Manuel Bonoan and several other lawmakers in an alleged kickback scheme involving infrastructure projects.

Fri, November 14, 2025 at 11:27 AM

Graft charges filed vs Escudero over P352M alleged misuse of Sorsogon funds

Lawyer Eldridge Marvin Aceron filed graft, technical malversation, falsification of public documents, and fraud against public treasury charges against Senator Francis Escudero and several Sorsogon provincial officials concerning alleged misuse of provincial funds amounting to P352 million in 2021.

Fri, November 14, 2025 at 10:45 AM

Sen. Escudero, Sorsogon officials face graft raps over P352M irregularities

Senator Francis "Chiz" Escudero and several Sorsogon provincial officials are facing graft and other criminal complaints before the Office of the Ombudsman due to alleged financial irregularities amounting to over P352 million.

Thu, November 13, 2025 at 12:04 PM

ICI to recommend charges vs 5 senators over flood control project kickbacks

The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) will recommend charges against at least five senators over alleged irregularities in flood control projects.