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“The person I have the honor of nominating today as our Senate President Pro Tempore may be a young at 49 years of age. But don’t let his supposedly youthful looks deceive you.”

Francis Escudero

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

“Tourism is an economic activity that leverages on the beauty that our Creator willed to us. It will also encourage development of the far reaches of our country. And it would complement efforts to protect the environment.”

Francis Escudero

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

“Second are the partially-implemented or unimplemented projects that were declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court in its ruling on the Disbursement Acceleration Program (DAP). Such projects, such as the Coconut Scale Insect Emergency Action Plan for coconut farmers, the rehabilitation of LRT Lines 1 and 2, or the construction of fish ports, lighthouses and seawalls shall help our long-suffering masses escape from the claws of poverty and are thus deemed important.”

Francis Escudero

2014, Speech: Sponsorship Speech for the Supplemental Appropriations for FY 2014

“Senator Grace and I will establish a Government with Heart through a detailed platform for each agency, which will be based on their yearly budget.”

Francis Escudero

2015, Speech: Declaration as Vice Presidential Candidate

“The 92-page court en banc decision penned by Justice Lucas P. Bersamin ruled that there are three (3) acts and practices under the DAP which are deemed “UNCONSTITUTIONAL for being in violation of Section 25(5), Article VI of the 1987 Constitution and the doctrine of separation of powers.””

Francis Escudero

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

“In terms of the distribution by sector, the biggest share of 37.1% is allotted for Social Services, which has registered the highest increase among the sectors for the past four consecutive years due to the substantial increases for the Conditional Cash Transfer Program and the increased allocation for education. Economic Services, with a share of 26.9%, constitutes the 2nd highest portion, 48% of which will be allotted for the sub-sector of communications, roads and other transport.”

Francis Escudero

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

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“Black propaganda and negative politics do not and will not work here or elsewhere, simply because of one thing - it is based on a lie. As Rex Gatchalian, spokesperson of Senator Grace Poe said earlier, "The recent story being circulated that Senator Chiz had abandoned Senator Grace is baseless and barefaced lie. If the people behind this story plan to drive a wedge between the two candidates, they should stop wasting their time as the two candidates continue to fight the battle together, side-by-side. The Poe-Escudero tandem remains strong despite all the black propaganda hurled against them. It's disgusting that certain groups continue to destroy our candidates - first individually and now as a tandem."”

Francis Escudero

Escudero, F. [Francis]. (2015, December 28). Retrieved from Official Facebook Page of Francis Escudero https://www.facebook.com/senchizescudero/posts/10153773916510610/
2015, Facebook

“Let the sacrifices of our heroes serve as an example and inspire us to come together, and teach us that our personal interests and well-being should always give way to the collective good of the Filipino people and the betterment of the country we all love.”

Francis Escudero

The Official Website of the Senate of the Philippines http://www.senate.gov.ph/press_release/2009/0405_escudero3.asp
2009, Statement: A Call for Heroism

“I will oppose any attempt to use this tragic and reprehensible incident to prevent the truth about these illegal arms caches and documents that may related to electoral fraud from coming out through the imposition of martial law. I call on the people to be vigilant and to resist moves by those who seek to rule beyond 2010.”

Francis Escudero

The Official Website of the Senate of the Philippines http://www.senate.gov.ph/press_release/2009/1205_escudero1.asp
2009, Statement: on the Declaration of Martial Law in Maguindanao

“It would be best to show our people that we can deliver rather than make promises that we can't keep. There is just one thing that I will do however, and that is to bring the voice and the vote of our people to the Senate.”

Francis Escudero

Tony Lopez, "The natural successor to President Arroyo?", BizNews Asia, 11-18 June 2007, p. 26, ISSN 1655-7263.
2007

“I strongly challenge the sincerity and intent of the MILF: identify and surrender your men before the bar of justice. This is part of your commitment to the peace agreement. Now if you say they are not from your ranks but from the other armed groups, you are still duty-bound to identify and surrender these people who committed the crime.”

Francis Escudero

Escudero, F. [Francis]. (2015, February 12). Retrieved from Official Facebook Page of Francis Escudero https://www.facebook.com/senchizescudero/posts/10153064546355610/
2015, Facebook

“Instead of hiding behind the default defense of ‘pulitika lang ’yan’ [it’s just politics], Senator Grace Poe has chosen to meet her accusers and the allegations head on, confident that the truth, the law, and the people are on her side.”

Francis Escudero

Manila Standard Today http://manilastandardtoday.com/2015/09/14/grace-facing-poll-tribunal-true-mark-of-a-leader-chiz/
2015

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“And because he believes numbers don’t lie, he minces no words in explaining them, and will not consult the political weather bulletin on when to expose them. So much so, that he sometimes sails against the wind, driven only by the motto set by his grandfather, who also once sat here, that one must do what is right over what is popular.”

Francis Escudero

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

Lie , Weather

“So whenever the tug of populism tempts us to pass measures without regard of their fiscal cost, he is there to ask us if those who will ultimately foot the bill can actually afford it.”

Francis Escudero

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

“We must raise the quality of government service. We must work together and help one another to forge into reality our collective dream of a progressive, developed, orderly, and happy nation, where justice prevails and peace reigns! A country where every Filipino is treated equally, where no one is left behind.”

Francis Escudero

2015, Speech: Declaration as Vice Presidential Candidate

Peace , Justice , Dreams , Reality

Francis Escudero Quotes

“For me, every sentence in our history should end, not with a period, but with an exclamation mark. Nowadays, “good enough” is not good enough! If we truly desire progress, we cannot be lazy. We cannot have a slow government.”

Francis Escudero

2015, Speech: Declaration as Vice Presidential Candidate

History

“Our party is the Philippines, and the members of our party are the Filipino people.”

Francis Escudero

2015, Speech: Declaration as Vice Presidential Candidate

People

“In governing this country, we cannot afford to dawdle or hold ourselves hostage to analysis paralysis. We should hit the ground running from the first day until the last. We cannot afford to do otherwise.”

Francis Escudero

2015, Speech: Declaration as Vice Presidential Candidate
Context: Starting from the first day in office, this is the only way to urgently address the most pressing problems of every sector of the Philippines. In governing this country, we cannot afford to dawdle or hold ourselves hostage to analysis paralysis. We should hit the ground running from the first day until the last. We cannot afford to do otherwise.

Country

“Because no single person or family has a monopoly over the talent, intelligence, skill, and good intentions for our country”

Francis Escudero

2015, Speech: Declaration as Vice Presidential Candidate
Context: I believe that every Filipino—rich or poor, young or old, man or woman, educated or not, good-looking or not, pedigreed or not, whether they live in Makati or in the provinces — has the ability, capacity, and right to devote his or her life to serving our country. Because no single person or family has a monopoly over the talent, intelligence, skill, and good intentions for our country.

Family , Intelligence , Personality , Country

“Adjustments, Mr. President, will have to be made by Congress to correct and rectify things, and certain processes will have to be implemented to hasten and facilitate the implementation of projects without violating the Supreme Court decision, and yet without impairing the Executive branch’s need for flexibility in the budget execution phase --- just like, Mr. President, treading a veritable tightrope, if I may say so. If and when these adjustments are effected, Mr. President, only then can we perhaps say that truly, the legislative power of the purse is a myth no more. Now Mr. President, what is the President’s proposed budget under the N. E. P. which they aptly titled toward inclusive and sustained development.”

Francis Escudero

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

Decision

“• Increase of P3.636 billion for the Department of Education, particularly for a Feeding Program, the Quick Response Fund, and Chalk Allowance for teachers;”

Francis Escudero

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

Education , Teachers

“Agriculture development is an activity very close to my heart because my father, now congressman Sonny Escudero, served as Secretary of Agriculture under 2 presidents.”

Francis Escudero

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

Heart

“We are conscious of the fact that the timely passage of the budget is the key to fuel not only the entire government machinery but also our capability and capacity as a nation especially in this challenging time.”

Francis Escudero

Samar News http://www.samarnews.com/news_clips24/news508.htm
2013

Time

“In a market economy, this means striving for higher family income, a highly educated and/or trainable workforce, better health care, affordable food and housing and peaceful communities.”

Francis Escudero

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

Health , Education , Family , Peace

“A Government with Heart who will find ways to reduce the cost of electricity, basic goods, and taxes.”

Francis Escudero

2015, Speech: Declaration as Vice Presidential Candidate

Way , Heart

“So what I will present to you this afternoon will not be anything new or novel to you. What might be different is the approach or the priority given to some sectors or programs.”

Francis Escudero

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

“Let's begin with one principle: it is better to talk, than to shoot.”

Francis Escudero

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

“We will work together and unite in our mission, and this is the only way for us to equally serve and listen to every Filipino, whether they voted for us or not, whether they support us or not.”

Francis Escudero

2015, Speech: Declaration as Vice Presidential Candidate

Way , Support

“Mr. President, distinguished colleagues.”

Francis Escudero

2014, Speech: Sponsorship Speech for the Supplemental Appropriations for FY 2014
Variant: Mr. President, distinguish colleagues, ladies and gentlemen.

“• Restoration of the House cut on DPWH amounting to P242.6 million under MFO 3 or “Maintenance and Construction Services of Infrastructures” and the restoration of P1.318 billion under MFO 1 or “National Road Network Services.” In addition, an increase of P1.130 billion will be provided for the Quick Response Fund of the DPWH to bring it to P2 billion;”

Francis Escudero

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

Housing

“I once said that I would support any decision that Senator Grace makes regarding her role in the 2016 elections. As a candidate or ordinary supporter, I’m prepared to stand by her, just as I did for FPJ over 11 years ago.”

Francis Escudero

2015, Speech: Declaration as Vice Presidential Candidate

Support , Decision

“I urge the AFP and also the PNP to aggressively go out there and fill the yearly quotas for new recruits. Spend the budget intended for hiring new personnel. Don't let the old system prevail again where the allocation for hiring new personnel is scrimped on so that the amount can be converted into savings and diverted to line the pockets of some unscrupulous individuals. This has already cost so many lives and has orphaned thousands of wives and children.”

Francis Escudero

The Philippine Star http://www.philstar.com/breaking-news/739506/senator-urges-afp-pnp-review-troop-strength
2011

Children

“Now we must move heaven and earth to lower energy costs. We must complete the sale of NAPOCOR generating plants and PPA contracts to the private sector to generate more competition. Thus far, only about 40% have been privatized.”

Francis Escudero

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

“• Amended provision under the Unprogrammed Fund earmarking P472.485 million to cover the terminal leave benefits of the Philippine Postal Corporation (PhilPost) employees when they were still under the defunct Bureau of Post;”

Francis Escudero

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

“All such shenanigans bring up the cost of doing business in this country.”

Francis Escudero

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

Business , Country

“I join the whole country in extending my sympathies to the Aquino and Cojuangco families on the passing of a humble and noble woman, former President Corazon C. Aquino.”

Francis Escudero

2009, Statement: on the Passing of Former President Corazon C. Aquino

Family , Country

“The best evidence that we are still in a democracy is the fact that there is still an opposition.”

Francis Escudero

Kap Maceda Aguila, "The Substance of Chiz", People Asia, 2006 June, p. 50, ISSN 0119-657X.
2006

Democracy

“We must follow the principle of subsidiarity -- devolving authority to the lowest level of government which can handle the problem. Regions and provinces, cities and municipalities are tired of waiting for Imperial Manila to act on their problems.”

Francis Escudero

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

Problem , Waiting

“The intermediate goal is the creation of millions of new jobs and livelihood opportunities. This would necessitate being able to successfully attract much greater amounts of direct investments, especially foreign investments.”

Francis Escudero

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

“Newly-appointed COMELEC chair Atty. Andres Bautista is capable and should be given all the help he needs. Time is of the essence and he has to act fast in order to perform the mandate of the COMELEC in 2016 for clean, honest, and automated elections.”

Francis Escudero

Escudero, F. [Francis]. (2015, May 7). Retrieved from Official Facebook Page of Francis Escudero https://www.facebook.com/senchizescudero/posts/10153256177970610/
2015, Facebook

Time , Help

“• Additional P816.229 million for the Philippine Crop Insurance Service which will now total P2 billion;”

Francis Escudero

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

“The Senate version of the 2015 National Budget will define savings in FULL COMPLIANCE WITH THE SUPREME COURT DECISION on the Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) and the Disbursement Acceleration Program (DAP). Our committee accepted all of Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago's points and took note of her concerns. I believe Senator Santiago based her speech on the NEP version, NOT the one the Senate has amended. However, the Senate version is never going to adopt the version of the NEP as regard to their definition of savings.”

Francis Escudero

Escudero, F. [Francis]. (2014, November 26). Retrieved from Official Facebook Page of Francis Escudero https://www.facebook.com/senchizescudero/posts/10152871070040610/
2014, Facebook

Decision

“Mr. President, this ability – this ability to give us a reality check before we write a check charged to the people – to me is his value to this institution and the service he renders to the citizenry who sent him here.”

Francis Escudero

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

People , Reality

“Lastly, we must lower bureaucratic costs. This refers to "under the table" payments.”

Francis Escudero

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

“Typhoon-prone areas in our eastern seaboard should have rescue units, pre-positioned relief and safe/dry evacuation centers (not just schools).”

Francis Escudero

Francis Escudero Twitter feed: @SayChiz (11:38 a.m. 03 October 2009).
2009, Twitter Feed

School

“I believe that every person is a new person in every waking morning. She will always have the chance in her remaining three years in office. The best legacy she can ever give is first, a clean and honest election wherein the people can freely choose and elect their leaders. Secondly, she should not think about nor wait for our people's sympathy and trust. Instead, she should let her performance speak for her. This might be her chance to win it all back. If not today, maybe in due time.”

Francis Escudero

Tony Lopez, "The natural successor to President Arroyo?", BizNews Asia, 11-18 June 2007, p. 25, ISSN 1655-7263.
2007

People , Thinking , Chance , Time

“As soon as the national government can afford, a larger percentage of the Internal Revenue allotment should be given to local government units. It is presently 20%. By devolving added responsibilities, this could eventually go to 60%. This would speed up the development of the countryside.”

Francis Escudero

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

Speed

“This bill, if passed into law, will serve as a deterrent to those who will take advantage of the poverty situation in order to profit from selling our women and children. This is one of the most repulsive crimes in society today, and we must not allow our women and children to fall prey to these vultures.”

Francis Escudero

The Official Website of the Senate of the Philippines http://www.senate.gov.ph/press_release/2009/0507_escudero1.asp
2009

Women , Children , Law

“Happy birthday, Idol. You can be assured that, as one of your movies says, "Hindi Pa Tapos Ang Laban!"”

Francis Escudero

Translation: The fight is not over.
The Official Website of the Senate of the Philippines http://www.senate.gov.ph/press_release/2009/0820_escudero2.asp
2009, Statement: Remembering the King

Birthday , Happiness

“I still believe that majority of our officers and men in uniform are honest and hardworking. It would be a disservice to lump them together with those crooked individuals.”

Francis Escudero

The Philippine Star http://www.philstar.com/headlines/653601/review-plea-bargaining-agreement-garcia-enrile
2011

Men

“Such budget deficits are unsustainable. We must put a stop to smuggling - estimated by foreign institutions to be as much as $10 billion (as P480 billion) a year. The uncollected VAT alone would be over P50 billion.”

Francis Escudero

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

“By strengthening the protection of the citizen whose testimony is necessary and indispensable for the successful prosecution of a case, we also strengthen accountability and reduce corruption in the public and private sectors.”

Francis Escudero

The Philippine Daily Inquirer http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/465547/escudero-files-bill-expanding-protection-of-witnesses-whistleblowers
2013

Success

“Implementing a universal health coverage plan without making sure that there are enough facilities and quality health workers means spending a lot of money with little chance of better health results, especially for the most marginalized sectors of society.”

Francis Escudero

The Manila Times http://www.manilatimes.net/escudero-equip-govt-hospitals-well/211692/
2015

Money , Health , Universe , Chance

“We must enforce the laws and enforce them speedily. People will obey and follow our laws if there is certainty of punishment.”

Francis Escudero

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

People , Law

“We should align government subsidies to private and public colleges with courses that meet the demands of the market. Like engineering and computer sciences.”

Francis Escudero

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

Science

“Here in Manila, how can we worry about the traffic going to work or school, while some remote villages in our country don’t even have schools or jobs? We can’t keep complaining about potholes and floods in Metro Manila while the Cordillera lacks roads or Tawi-Tawi lacks water. We have to move forward together, and as Senator Grace says, our most neglected and vulnerable citizens must come first.”

Francis Escudero

2015, Speech: Declaration as Vice Presidential Candidate

School , Water , Country

“I am happy and humbled by the continued confidence by the people, but what is important is that public servants seeking the people’s vote like me continue to work to prove that we are worthy of the positions entrusted to us.”

Francis Escudero

The Philippine Star http://www.philstar.com/headlines/2013/02/08/906431/loren-chiz-tied-top-spot-latest-pulse-asia-survey
2013, Mid-Term Campaign Trail

People , Confidence , Happiness

“As history has shown, overcoming tyranny takes time and patience, blood and sacrifice. It also takes a leader, who is willing to overcome the odds and be the sole beacon of hope. Suu Kyi is that kind of leader.”

Francis Escudero

2009, Statement: on the latest conviction of Aung San Suu Kyi

Hope , History , Time , Patience

“Whoever wins, whoever gets to lead our country, let us pledge to work together and rally behind him. By working as a team, by going together, it is a certainty that we will go farther.”

Francis Escudero

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

Country

“One of the most influential figures in Philippine cinema, Da King touched the lives of many people even before running for the presidency in 2004. A prolific and outstanding actor who won the most best actor awards from FAMAS, he would not need his acting skills in 2004--as his genuine concern for Filipinos of all walks of life was apparent as he went around the country to campaign against a government that was as crooked and menacing as the villains he faced in his movies.”

Francis Escudero

2009, Statement: Remembering the King

Life , People , Country

“It is saddening because our SSS pensioners have waited long enough for this measure. There is no better time than now to have the SSS pension hike bill enacted into law, and I urge my colleagues in the Senate and members of the House of Representatives to do the right thing and vote to override the President’s ill-advised veto of this bill. We need to muster the two-thirds majority vote to override the veto. It may be difficult but we will try for the sake of our SSS pensioners.”

Francis Escudero

Escudero, F. [Francis]. (2016, January 14). Retrieved from Official Facebook Page of Francis Escudero https://www.facebook.com/senchizescudero/posts/10153811489350610/
2016, Facebook

Law , Time , Waiting , Housing

“• The Validity of the MOOE and Capital Outlays were extended for another year.”

Francis Escudero

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

“The continuing role of the government is to remove barriers and provide wider access to healthcare assistance which is a universal basic service.”

Francis Escudero

Madyaas Pen http://madyaaspen.blogspot.com/2015/02/money-is-available-for-mandatory.html
2014

Universe

“Today, we celebrate with our Filipino Muslim brothers and sisters the end of their month-long fast.”

Francis Escudero

Escudero, F. [Francis]. (2015, July 17). Retrieved from Official Facebook Page of Francis Escudero https://www.facebook.com/senchizescudero/posts/10153429805435610/
2015, Facebook

Sister

“As a father, I will work hard to ensure that I teach them the right values in life and with the RH Bill, to arm them with knowledge so they can ably decide for themselves.”

Francis Escudero

The Philippine Daily Inquirer http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/325857/senate-passes-rh-bill
2012

Life , Knowledge

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