The Commission on Elections is set to issue a show cause order against Senator Chiz Escudero’s top campaign donor Lawrence Lubiano, who is also a top flood control contractor.
Full story: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/comelec-show-cause-order-lawrence-lubiano-chiz-escudero-campaign-donor/
00:00The Commission on Elections is set to issue a show-cause order against Senator Cheese Escudero's top campaign donor, Lorenz Lubiano, who is also a top flood control contractor.
00:11Comelec Chairman George Garcia confirms this to Rappler Wednesday, September 10.
00:16Lubiano, President of Centerways Construction and Development, Inc., donated P30 million to Escudero's campaign during the 2022 elections.
00:24Under the Marcos administration, Centerways ranked 7th among contractors with the most flood control projects.
00:31It secured P5.16 billion worth of contracts from 2021 to 2024.
00:3664% of these projects are located in Sorsogon, Escudero's home province, and political bailiwick.
00:42Centerways is also based in Sorsogon.
00:45Escudero admits he is friends with Lubiano but denies having any role in the company's government deals.
00:50Meantime, Environment Undersecretary Carlos Primo David says misplaced flood control works can worsen flooding.
00:57He adds, flood control should be integrated with water security efforts as well as watershed protection and proper land use planning.
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