Francis Escudero: Presidency (page 3)

“In a way, these people have a point. My family name is only Escudero. I don’t have the same pedigree of Quezon, Roxas, or Osmeña families, of those who have become presidents, heroes or wealthy philanthropists. The Senate is the highest elected position that someone from my family has ever reached, and even this, I never imagined I might achieve.”

Francis Escudero

2015, Speech: Declaration as Vice Presidential Candidate

People , Family , Way , Imagination

“General Public Services will acquire the next highest share at 16.2%, followed by Debt Burden which will obtain 15.3% of the total budget. Although the Defense Sector will get the lowest share at 4.4%, it will reflect the highest percentage increase at 29% inclusive of an additional P25.988 billion for the General Headquarters, AFP, AFW-Wide Service Support units for its modernization program and an additional P9.497 billion to be sourced from the Miscellaneous Personnel Benefits Fund (MPBF). Let me now proceed Mr. President to the House-approved Budget or the General Appropriations Bill.”

Francis Escudero

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

Support , Housing

“I thank the Supreme Court magistrates for affirming the TRO. This confirms that Senator Grace Poe remains a candidate for president and whose name stays on the official ballot, notwithstanding the orchestrated efforts to disqualify her. We hope that the high court will also uphold the laws and long established jurisprudence when it decides on the other petitions in connection with the candidacy of Senator Grace.”

Francis Escudero

Escudero, F. [Francis]. (2016, January 12). Retrieved from Official Facebook Page of Francis Escudero https://www.facebook.com/senchizescudero/posts/10153807055665610/
2016, Facebook

Law , Hope , Effort

“Your Senate Committee on Finance conducted two budget hearings on this matter, Mr. President, to gain a more thorough knowledge on the various projects involved in this measure. All national government agencies and government-owned or controlled corporations that shall implement the said projects served as resource persons for the consecutive hearings.”

Francis Escudero

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

Knowledge , Personality

“We want people to remember what should be remembered on how fraud was committed to rob FPJ of his rightful place in history and on how people who voted for him of their political rights to install the president of their choice were also cheated.”

Francis Escudero

The Philippine Star http://www.philstar.com/headlines/708346/afp-garci-help-bring-closure-fraud-issue
2011

People , History , Fraud , Cheating

“I thank the honorable Senate President for entrusting the undersigned with the critical responsibility of managing the Senate's role in fulfilling Congress' duty to oversee the Executive Department's use of public funds and to ensure the allocation of the same is guided by what is in the best interests of our people.”

Francis Escudero

2015, Letter to Senate President Franklin Drilon

People

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

Francis Escudero

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

“It is, Mr. President, what propriety requires; it is, I believe, what our people expect from us all: delicadeza.”

Francis Escudero

2015, Letter to Senate President Franklin Drilon

People

“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.”

Francis Escudero

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

Decision

“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.”

Francis Escudero

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.”

Francis Escudero

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

Thinking

“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.”

Francis Escudero

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

“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

“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

“The next president will appoint and delegate over 5,000 people in government who will fill positions in 500 agencies, and will spend 18 trillion pesos over a six-year term.”

Francis Escudero

2015, Speech: Declaration as Vice Presidential Candidate

People

“History tells us that our first woman head of state was far more than a "mere housewife," but an uplifting figure who inspired her countrymen to begin the arduous task of rebuilding our nation. Experience shows us that an honorable and virtuous president who leads by example will always enjoy the respect of her fellow leaders and her people. And Cory's life teaches us that with an unwavering faith and a sincere desire to serve the nation, any Filipino can make a difference.”

Francis Escudero

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