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Francis "Chiz" Escudero

Senator Francis "Chiz" Escudero was replaced as Senate president by Senator Vicente Sotto III amid investigations into alleged anomalies in flood control projects linked to his top campaign donor. Escudero has been involved in efforts to scrutinize questionable infrastructure spending and has supported anti-corruption measures, including lifestyle checks on government officials.

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This is an AI-generated summary based on recent coverage. It was last updated on Mon, September 8, 2025 at 10:53 PM

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Recent developments on Francis "Chiz" Escudero

Tue, September 9, 2025 at 8:39 AM

Tito Sotto reclaims Senate presidency

Ciara Sotto congratulated her father, Tito Sotto, on his return as Senate president, expressing her prayers for him to continue being a vessel for God's work.

Mon, September 8, 2025 at 9:16 PM

Lacson to chair Senate Blue Ribbon Committee

Senator Panfilo Lacson will chair the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee, replacing Senator Rodante Marcoleta.

Mon, September 8, 2025 at 2:32 PM

Sotto replaces Escudero as Senate President

Senator Vicente Sotto III has reclaimed the Senate presidency, replacing Senator Francis Escudero in a leadership change confirmed by a vote of 15-9.

Thu, September 4, 2025 at 9:03 AM

Senate issues subpoenas over P544-B flood control projects

Senate President Francis "Chiz" G. Escudero has issued subpoenas to five contractors and three Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) officials for a Blue-ribbon Committee hearing on alleged anomalies in flood control projects.

Tue, September 2, 2025 at 5:03 PM

Centerways president confirms brothers are Sorsogon officials

Centerways Construction and Development Inc. President Lawrence Lubiano confirmed that his brothers are a town mayor and a city councilor in Sorsogon.

Tue, September 2, 2025 at 2:59 PM

Chiz Escudero wants negative list for 2026 budget projects

Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero urged Malacañang to create a "negative list" of infrastructure projects that will not be funded in the 2026 national budget to prevent questionable projects.

Mon, September 1, 2025 at 2:34 PM

Senators subpoena COA for flood control audit report

The Senate Blue Ribbon committee, with approval from Senate President Francis Escudero, has issued subpoenas to compel the Commission on Audit (COA) to submit its fraud audit report on allegedly anomalous flood control projects.

Wed, August 27, 2025 at 5:00 PM

Escudero backs Marcos Jr. lifestyle checks on officials

Senate President Francis Escudero supports President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s initiative for lifestyle checks on government officials, citing constitutional and legal foundations for accountability.

Mon, August 25, 2025 at 9:01 PM

Senate work suspended Aug 26 due to LPA, habagat

Senate President Francis Escudero has ordered the suspension of work in the Senate on August 26 due to predicted heavy rainfall from a low pressure area and the southwest monsoon.

Mon, August 25, 2025 at 1:40 PM

Konektadong Pinoy law to improve PH internet access

The recently enacted "Konektadong Pinoy" law, also known as the Open Access in Data Transmission Act, aims to improve internet accessibility and affordability in the Philippines.