00:00The Commission on Elections, or COMELEC, has issued a show-cost order to Lawrence Lubiano, owner of Centerways Construction Company,
00:07after he allegedly donated 30 million pesos to Senator Chis Escudero during the 2022 elections.
00:14According to COMELEC Chairman George Irwin Garcia, the Commission is requesting both a written explanation and a meeting with Lubiano to discuss his donation.
00:22Lubiano is the only individual among 52 contractors who made donations, and his contribution to Escudero was the only one noted during the 2022 elections.
00:31Chairman Garcia emphasized the need for a formal meeting to confirm details and address concerns regarding the donation process.