NOT DEAD: Sen. Escudero says he does not believe the death penalty is already ‘dead’ in the Senate

Sen. Francis Escudero (left) stresses a point during a discussion with the media on the death penalty at the Kapihan sa Senado, held at the Senate Bldg. in Pasay City on Thursday (May 11, 2017). Escudero said there is still a chance for the measure to be passed by the Senate. (PNA photos by Avito C. Dalan)