Ombudsman seeks precautionary 'hold order' vs Escudero, alleged bagman from Sandiganbayan

MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman is seeking a precautionary Hold Departure Order (PHDO) from the Sandiganbayan against Sen. Francis Escudero and his alleged bagman. The Ombudsman filed on Saturday the Verified Ex Parte Application for the issuance of a PHDO. There is no case filed before the Sandiganbayan against Escudero or Maynard Ngu, the tech billionaire who was reported to have funded the senator's campaign.

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