SEN. Francis Joseph "Chiz" Escudero said any elected or appointed official who refuses to obey a legal suspension or removal order must face stiffer penalties.

"Temporary or permanent disqualification to run and hold public office must be added as a penalty against those who refuse to obey an executory legal suspension or removal order against any public official or employee, elected or appointed," Escudero said.

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