PoliticalInvestigate crime/corruption2026-05-21🇵🇭

Philippine Ombudsman orders Chiz Escudero to answer flood scandal allegations

source: Office of the Ombudsman -> target: Sen. Francis Escudero

On 2026-05-21, the Office of the Ombudsman in Manila ordered Sen. Francis Escudero to submit a counter-affidavit and answer allegations tied to the flood control scandal. Assistant Ombudsman Mico Clavano said the probe had reached the preliminary investigation stage.

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