SC rejects bid to review Escudero clearance
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Source: The Manila Times
Published: 2026-07-11 04:42 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Crime & Justice, Culture & Entertainment, Justice, Law & Courts, Elections, World News, Crime & Justice
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The Supreme Court has dismissed a petition seeking to overturn a Commission on Elections (Comelec) ruling that cleared Sen. Francis Escudero over a P30-million campaign contribution from a government contractor, ruling that the case was filed under the wrong legal remedy.
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