Manila, Feb. 25 -- Senator Francis Escudero on Wednesday assured transparent and open deliberations as he prepares to chair a newly created Senate subcommittee that will tackle a bill seeking to disqualify public officials and their relatives from entering into government contracts.

"Makakaasa ang taumbayan na ang mga pulong na ating pangungunahan ay mananatiling transparent at bukas sa pagdinig ng bawa't panig upang matiyak na ang resulta ng mga public hearings na ito ay malinaw, at tunay na nagsusulong ng tapat na pamahalaan (The public can be assured that the meetings we will lead will remain transparent and open to hearing all sides to ensure that the results of these public hearings are clear and truly advance honest governance)," E...