Francis Joseph Guevara Escudero
Senator of the Philippines
Sorsogon
no convictions
Active Legal Cases
Kickback Allegations — DPWH Flood Control Projects
🎓Education
University of the Philippines Diliman
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
1985 – 1989
Wikipedia — Francis EscuderoUniversity of the Philippines College of Law
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)
1989 – 1993
Wikipedia — Francis EscuderoGeorgetown University Law Center
Master of Laws in International and Comparative Law (LL.M.)
1995 – 1996
Wikipedia — Francis Escudero📋Track Record
★Achievements
Named World Economic Forum Young Global Leader
Recognized as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum in 2008 for his contributions to Philippine governance and legislation
2008
Wikipedia — Francis Escudero⚖Legal Records
Kickback Allegations — DPWH Flood Control Projects
Alleged receipt of PHP 160 million kickback (20% of project cost) from DPWH flood control projects, per testimony of former DPWH undersecretary Roberto Bernardo
Under investigation
Filed: 2025-09-01
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👑Political Dynasty
Escudero Family
Chiz Escudero — 2nd Generation
A political dynasty occurs when multiple members of the same family hold public office. The 1987 Philippine Constitution calls on Congress to prohibit political dynasties, but no law has been passed.
Salvador 'Sonny' Hatoc Escudero III
Representative for Sorsogon 1st District (1987–1998, 2007–2012), Secretary of Agriculture (1996–1998), Minister of Food and Agriculture (1984–1986)
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