Manila, Sept. 10 -- The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is set to ask Centerways Construction and Development, Inc. president Lawrence Lubiano to explain his campaign donations to Senator Francis "Chiz" Escudero in the May 2022 polls.

In an interview, Comelec Chairperson George Garcia said they would send a show cause order to the private contractor on Thursday as part of their ongoing investigation on possible prohibited campaign donations.

"Tomorrow, we will issue a show cause order to Mr. Lubiano now that he has admitted in the House of Representatives hearing that he gave PHP30 million to Senator Escudero," he said. "We want to get his side and explanation."

Garcia said they plan to send a separate letter to the senator, who h...