“On the other hand, some people say: “Who is this Chiz Escudero? So young, and living in just a humble townhouse in Quezon City. Who does he think he is to dream so boldly, to have such grand ambitions?!””

—  Francis Escudero

2015, Speech: Declaration as Vice Presidential Candidate

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