MANILA, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan Sixth Division on Monday commenced proceedings on the petition for a precautionary hold departure order (PHDO) against Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero and his alleged associate, Maynard Ngu. This proceeding was prompted by the Office of the Ombudsman’s verified ex parte petition over complaints of plunder, graft and bribery filed before the anti-graft
