
Senator Escudero clarifies 'ghosting' in legal panel interaction
Senator Francis Escudero clarified that the defense panel might have 'ghosted' the prosecution panel, rather than standing them up, during a legal proceeding.
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Senator Francis Escudero clarified that the defense panel might have 'ghosted' the prosecution panel, rather than standing them up, during a legal proceeding.

The Philippine Senate experienced a significant leadership change as Senator Francis Escudero was elected Senate President, replacing Alan Peter Cayetano. The move, which involved a majority vote and the appointment of new committee chairpersons, was met with protests from Cayetano, who insisted he remained the legitimate leader.

Senator Francis Escudero has asked survey firms to remove his name from pre-election preference surveys for the 2028 National Elections, reiterating his lack of political aspirations for the presidency.

The Philippine Supreme Court has dismissed a complaint filed against Senator Francis Escudero and the Comelec unit regarding campaign donations. The decision clears Escudero of the allegations.

The Office of the Ombudsman in the Philippines has filed a precautionary hold departure order with the Sandiganbayan against Senator Francis Escudero and Maynard Ngu. This action stems from complaints of plunder, graft, and bribery against them.

Senator Francis Escudero has ordered the return of Vice President Sara Duterte's tax records to the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), though either party may still subpoena the BIR for them in the future.

The Philippine Supreme Court en banc has resolved to review a Comelec ruling concerning a contractor's donation to the campaign of Senator Francis Escudero, following a petition filed by a private citizen.