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Francis Joseph "Chiz" Guevara Escudero is a Filipino politician who has been a member of the Philippine Senate since 2007. He previously served as a member of the Philippine House of Representatives, representing the 1st District Sorsogon, where he served as the Minority Floor Leader of the House of Representatives of the Philippines. He was a leading candidate for Vice President of the Philippines in the 2016 election in May 2016, but lost, placing fourth among six candidates.

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“A former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Sir Harold Mc Millan, once said, "It is not the things that one did in one's life that one regrets, but rather the opportunities missed."”

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2009, Speech: The Socio-Economic Peace Program of Senator Francis Escudero

“If Fernando Poe, Jr. were with us today, he would have celebrated his seventieth birthday, as always, with family, friends, and his legion of fans.”

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2009, Statement: Remembering the King

“True or not, this man who is married to the Star for All Seasons will remain an all-weather friend to me, and to most of us.”

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2013, Speech: Nomination of Senator Ralph Recto as Senate Pro Tempore

“• Special Provisions on unfilled positions, which provide that the unexpended amount for unfilled positions will revert to the unappropriated surplus for those agencies with fiscal autonomy, were deleted.”

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2014, Speech: Sponsorship Speech for the FY 2015 National Budget

“To be sure Mr. President, distinguished colleagues, this landmark decision will significantly alter the budget landscape if Congress is to make the 2015 GAA compliant with the Supreme Court decision. After all, this controversial ruling upheld the legislative power of the purse by clipping the powers of the President to unilaterally realign savings in the national budget to any item, whether in the executive, legislative, or judiciary, sans any legislative imprimatur.”

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2014, Speech: Sponsorship Speech for the FY 2015 National Budget

“A final wake will be held on Thursday until Saturday in our hometown in Sorsogon City, province of Sorsogon.”

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2012, Statement: on the Passing of His Father Rep. Salvador H. Escudero III

“This is why I have decided to accept, with wholehearted will and humility, Senator Grace’s challenge to accompany her on her journey, and to run as her vice president.”

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2015, Speech: Declaration as Vice Presidential Candidate

“It doesn't matter what he or anyone else thinks about it. Simply put, extending the term of the president is not allowed by the Constitution. Besides, I don't think President Noynoy is even thinking about that, much less wants it.”

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Escudero, F. [Francis]. (2014, August 8). Retrieved from Official Facebook Page of Francis Escudero https://www.facebook.com/senchizescudero/posts/10152626118525610/
2014, Facebook

“I will be running for senator as an independent and I have no plans of joining any political party.”

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The Philippine Daily Inquirer http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/696814/ive-never-been-part-of-liberal-party-escudero
2012

“Perhaps the answer can be found in an old African adage: "If you want to go fast, go alone. But if you want to go far, go together."”

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2009, Speech: The Socio-Economic Peace Program of Senator Francis Escudero

“The Revenue Program for 2015 includes incremental revenues of P50.63 billion from R. A. No. 10351 or the Sin Tax Reform Law of 2012.”

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2014, Speech: Sponsorship Speech for the FY 2015 National Budget

“Home is my sanctuary; once inside, anything that happened outside is already forgotten. To be able to play with my twins and read stories to them is always a pleasure, especially when they amaze me with their new found words or phrases. Kids are amazing spirit boosters!”

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Pamsy Tioseco, "Fit and Fabulous", Woman Today 01 October 2010, p. 54.
2010

“Araw ng Kagitingan or Day of Valor celebrates the heroism of Filipino soldiers who fought, against seemingly invincible odds, to defend our people from foreign enslavement in World War Two.”

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2009, Statement: A Call for Heroism

“His remains lie in state at the Mt. Carmel Church at Broadway corner 5th Street, New Manila, Quezon City until Tuesday.”

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2012, Statement: on the Passing of His Father Rep. Salvador H. Escudero III

“The President’s proposed budget for FY 2015 under the N. E. P. or the National Expenditure Program amounts to P2.606 trillion, reflecting an increase of P341.372 billion or 15.07% higher than the Fiscal Year 2014 budget. It is anchored on a real GDP projection of 7-8%, an inflation rate of 2-4%, 364-day T-Bill rate of 2-4%, and a foreign exchange rate of P42-45 to the dollar.”

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2014, Speech: Sponsorship Speech for the FY 2015 National Budget

“I am deeply saddened and shocked by the sudden demise of Ambassador Roy Seneres. He is a big loss to the OFWs and their families, whose causes and concerns he had fought for. Our deepest condolences to his family. I appeal to our people to pray for the eternal repose of Ambassador Seneres, as well as for strength for his loved ones during this difficult time.”

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Escudero, F. [Francis]. (2016, February 8). Retrieved from Official Facebook Page of Francis Escudero https://www.facebook.com/senchizescudero/posts/10153860392210610/
2016, Facebook

“• Earmarking P15 million as financial assistance for the indigent Muslim Filipinos to enable them to participate in the annual celebration of the Hajj as part of the education and cultural enrichment program of the government;”

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2014, Speech: Sponsorship Speech for the FY 2015 National Budget

“• The use of the Special Vehicle Pollution Control Fund under DOTC-OSEC, particularly the amount of P2.532 billion for air pollution control of LTO as well as the repair, rehabilitation and maintenance of the Metro Rail Transit which is considered as a pollution-free transportation system;”

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2014, Speech: Sponsorship Speech for the FY 2015 National Budget

“And yet, I refuse to agree with those who say I have no right to have dreams or ambitions, especially if those dreams or ambitions are not for myself, but for our country and my fellow countrymen.”

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2015, Speech: Declaration as Vice Presidential Candidate

“Besides, Mr. President, distinguish colleagues, he has twenty years experience of being number two already, as he reportedly plays number two in matriarchal household with his wife.”

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2013, Speech: Nomination of Senator Ralph Recto as Senate Pro Tempore

“Then as now, the position of Eddie Monteclaro, president of the National Press Club at that time, remains relevant.”

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2009, Statement: I Stand by the Side of Freedom

“I thank and commend the Supreme Court for issuing the TRO and for upholding justice, truth and the fact that Senator Grace Poe is a candidate for President!”

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Escudero, F. [Francis]. (2015, December 28). Retrieved from Official Facebook Page of Francis Escudero https://www.facebook.com/senchizescudero/posts/10153773901445610/
2015, Facebook

“a) Discontinuance or abandonment of the program, activity, or project (P/A/P) as a result of natural or man-made calamities that hindered the agency from implementing the said P/A/P at any time during the validity of the appropriations;”

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2014, Speech: Sponsorship Speech for the FY 2015 National Budget

“• Insertion of the phrase “Unless otherwise provided in a Subsequent Law” in Sec. 84 stipulating that the requirements of ARMM shall be provided in the implementation of nationwide programs in recognition of the proposed BBL, now pending before Congress;”

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2014, Speech: Sponsorship Speech for the FY 2015 National Budget

“While we mourn the passing of our father, we thank everyone who cared for him and supported him in life, and we thank those who continue to pour their love, support and prayers for him and our family in this most trying moment.”

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2012, Statement: on the Passing of His Father Rep. Salvador H. Escudero III

“I am not afraid to lose because politics is not the air I'm breathing. In fact, I long for the day when I'm no longer in politics and will live a quiet and less complicated life - I won't use the word simple because I'm living a simple life now.”

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Kap Maceda Aguila, "The Substance of Chiz", People Asia, 2006 June, p. 51, ISSN 0119-657X.
2006

“It is said that life imitates art, and in FPJ's case that was true. He played tough, honest heroes who fought for the common tao; and as someone aspiring for the most powerful office in the land, he exhibited those same qualities, and was supported by millions of his countrymen.”

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2009, Statement: Remembering the King

“Aside from pump priming our economy, we would be bringing down the cost of transportation and opening up those areas of our country which have not been developed.”

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2009, Speech: The Socio-Economic Peace Program of Senator Francis Escudero

“• New Special Provision under the Department of Health on the National Health Insurance Program, allocating the sum of P37.060 billion to cover the full premium subsidy of the health insurance premium for the following: a) Indigent Families under the NHTS-PR of the DSWD; b) Existing 2014 Poor and Low Income Enrolees, other than the Indigent Families under the NHTS-PR of DSWD, enrolled under the National Health Insurance Program (NHIP) whose enrolment have been validated and renewed for 2015; c) Indigent Elected and Appointed Barangay Officials, which shall include the Punong Barangay, Members of the Sangguniang Barangay, Barangay Secretary, Barangay Treasurer, Barangay Health Workers and Barangay Tanod; and d) Senior Citizens, again, in accordance with law;”

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2014, Speech: Sponsorship Speech for the FY 2015 National Budget

“Today, we have been asked to present to you our "socio-economic-peace program" for the next six years.”

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2009, Speech: The Socio-Economic Peace Program of Senator Francis Escudero