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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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Francis Escudero Quotes

“A gentleman treats his fellow man with fairness, always giving him the benefit of the doubt.”

"Platinum Men", Metro Him, 2007 September-November, p. 66.
2007

“She may be temporarily confined now to the walls of her house, but these walls are temporary. For crumble they will, due not to the ravages of the elements but more because of the unwavering desire of the people of Myanmar to be liberated from the shackles of repression.”

The Official Website of the Senate of the Philippines http://www.senate.gov.ph/press_release/2009/0812_escudero1.asp
2009, Statement: on the latest conviction of Aung San Suu Kyi

“If we are shocked by reports about policemen owning prime properties then all the more should we be angered by the fact many police officers rent rooms no bigger than a pig pen.”

Manila Standard Today http://manilastandardtoday.com/mobile/2014/09/26/belmonte-to-purisima-resign-now
2014

“The question we all must ponder is - what is wrong with us?”

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

“And a Government with Heart to ensure our country progresses without leaving anyone behind.”

2015, Speech: Declaration as Vice Presidential Candidate

“Mr. President, in so far as special and general provisions. Your committee on Finance proposes the following.”

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.”

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

“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.”

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.”

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."”

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

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

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