Francis Escudero Quotes (354 quotes, page 7)

“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.”

Francis Escudero

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

Love , People , Family , Loss

“• 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;”

Francis Escudero

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

Education , Parting

“• 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;”

Francis Escudero

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.”

Francis Escudero

2015, Speech: Declaration as Vice Presidential Candidate

Dreams , Country

“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.”

Francis Escudero

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.”

Francis Escudero

2009, Statement: I Stand by the Side of Freedom

Time

“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!”

Francis Escudero

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

Truth , Justice

“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;”

Francis Escudero

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

Nature , Time

“• 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;”

Francis Escudero

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

Law

“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.”

Francis Escudero

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

Love , Life , Family , Support

“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.”

Francis Escudero

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

Life

“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.”

Francis Escudero

2009, Statement: Remembering the King

Life , Art , Support

“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.”

Francis Escudero

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

Country

“• 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;”

Francis Escudero

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

Health , Family , Law

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

Francis Escudero

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

Peace

“If you look at the history of the United States, which has a long history of democracy, you would see they committed the same mistakes over and over until they finally learned from them. The same, I think, goes for the Philippines. Even you look older democracies in Europe, the same story would be true.”

Francis Escudero

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

Democracy , History , Thinking , Learning

“You bring in a container, you pay P200, 000 but only get a receipt for P60,000. Meaning that P140,000 goes to the bureaucrats and tong collectors.”

Francis Escudero

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

“This is where I would like to bring up the subject of equity. Economic statistics show that although there has been GDP growth over the past 23 years, the number of families living in poverty has increased - up to about 5 million families or 27.6 million people. This demonstrates that benefits of that growth have accrued to the wealthy. The rich have gotten richer and the poor have gotten poorer. This is clearly unacceptable to all of us.”

Francis Escudero

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

People , Family , Past

“The President put the interest of the PNP as an organization first before his personal friendship and preferences. I commend him for that. However, he still did not name a permanent PNP Chief in order to provide STABILITY and DIRECTION in the PNP, at this difficult time. I urge him to appoint at the soonest. Further, I would have wanted him TO SEND A CLEARER AND TOUGHER MESSAGE to the MILF and to have given DEFINITE instructions to the OPAPP, the GRP panel, and the DOJ insofar as ensuring that justice is exacted from those who brutally and mercilessly massacred the 44 SAF members.”

Francis Escudero

Escudero, F. [Francis]. (2015, February 6). Retrieved from Official Facebook Page of Francis Escudero https://www.facebook.com/senchizescudero/posts/10153052428415610/
2015, Facebook

Friendship , Justice , Time , Personality

“Indeed Mr. President, it’s either walking the tightrope or plunging to the depths of national despair, eroding the recent credit rating gains that have won us praises in the eyes of the international community.”

Francis Escudero

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

Communication , Despair

“Alliances are political certainties and there is rhyme and reason to that. The polls may be already next year but personally I think it’s not yet the right time to be busy about political shopping.”

Francis Escudero

The Philippine Star http://www.philstar.com/headlines/795825/bets-running-2013-polls-may-file-cocs-starting-oct-1
2012

Business , Thinking , Time , Personality

“Postponing the elections is not possible. Under the Constitution and even under our laws, elections cannot and should not be postponed. Comelec has no power to do that. Their only mandate is to supervise elections in our country every three years. And precisely because elections happen only every three years, there is no reason for the Comelec not to do it effectively.”

Francis Escudero

Escudero, F. [Francis]. (2015, April 22). Retrieved from Official Facebook Page of Francis Escudero https://www.facebook.com/senchizescudero/posts/10153227326970610/
2015, Facebook

Law , Country

“If we, the Filipino people, were to view the last 60 years, they may be termed as the decades of missed opportunities.”

Francis Escudero

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

People

“I view with utmost concern the imposition of martial law in Maguindanao province, especially after the reported discovery of arms caches and documents related to past elections. I hope that this is not the case of "Maguindanao today-the Philippines tomorrow."”

Francis Escudero

2009, Statement: on the Declaration of Martial Law in Maguindanao

Law , Hope , Past

“A Government with Heart to protect victims of corruption, crime, and abuse.”

Francis Escudero

2015, Speech: Declaration as Vice Presidential Candidate