Francis Joseph G. Escudero

EDUCATION

Master in International and Comparative Law , Georgetown University Law Center,Washington D.C.
Bachelor of Laws, U.P. College of Law
B.A. Political Science, U.P. Diliman
High School, U.P. Integrated School, U.P. Diliman
Elementary U.P. Integrated School, U.P. Diliman

CAREER

Senator, Senate of the Philippines, 2007 to present
Chairman, Senate Committee on Justice and Human Rights
Representative, 1st District of Sorsogon, House of Representatives, 1998-2007
House Minority Floor Leader, 13th Congress
Chairman, Senate Committee on Justice and Human Rights
House Assistant Majority Floor Leader 11th Congress (July 1998 – Nov. 2000)
Commander, Philippine Navy Reserve Command
Partner, Escudero Marasigan Sta. Ana Vallente & Villareal Law Office, February 1995 – Present
Lord Chancellor, Alpha Phi Beta, 2009-present
Member, Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi of the University of the Philippines
Most Admired TV Personality, Anak TV Seal, 2008
Young Global Leader, World Economic Forum, 2008
Asia’s Idol, Asia News Network, 2007
TOYM Awardee in Youth Leadership, 2000
Legislator of the Year, (Philippine Media Research and Progress Report, Inc.) 2000
Outstanding Public Servant of the Year (National Media Statistics Research News Publication), Aug. 2000
Most Outstanding Congressman of the Year (Philippine Youth Association for Public Affairs, Inc.) February 2002
Most Outstanding Solon (League of Press Associations of the Philippines.) 1998, 1999
Top Congressman (Pillars of the New Republic) 1999, 2000, 2001
Youth Achiever in the Government Sector (Development of the Filipino Youth) June 1999

ORGANIZATIONS

Lord Chancellor, Alpha Phi Beta, 2009-present
Member, Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi of the University of the Philippines

AWARDS

Most Admired TV Personality, Anak TV Seal, 2008
Young Global Leader, World Economic Forum, 2008
Asia’s Idol, Asia News Network, 2007
TOYM Awardee in Youth Leadership, 2000
Legislator of the Year, (Philippine Media Research and Progress Report, Inc.) 2000
Outstanding Public Servant of the Year (National Media Statistics Research News Publication), Aug. 2000
Most Outstanding Congressman of the Year (Philippine Youth Association for Public Affairs, Inc.) February 2002
Most Outstanding Solon (League of Press Associations of the Philippines.) 1998, 1999
Top Congressman (Pillars of the New Republic) 1999, 2000, 2001
Youth Achiever in the Government Sector (Development of the Filipino Youth) June 1999

Platforms:

Running for his second and last term as a Senator, Chiz Escudero lays down his legislative platform by promoting the following:

SHELTER. Every Filipino is entitled to shelter and housing. Human dignity rests on this right. A universal housing program that ensures not only shelter but home ownership as well must be supported. Allocate land, provide affordable financing, and promote home ownership through a range of incentives.
ENVIRONMENT. Good governance is the key in dealing with the adverse effects of global warming and climate change. Strict and uncompromised enforcement of laws that preserve the environment must be encouraged. Teach Filipinos the need to preserve and conserve, and hold government officials accountable for enforcing environmental laws.
JUSTICE & HUMAN RIGHTS. Justice must be served equally and unequivocally to all Filipinos regardless of stature or station in life. Human rights are non-negotiable, they are mandated by God and country. Continue to make courts more accessible to the people to ensure the swift disposition of cases and the service of justice.
HEALTH. Health is wealth. The health of Filipinos must be considered a resource that deserves attention, investment, and promotion. Promote and encourage programs for universal health care, with emphasis on maternal health, care for our elders, and overall lifestyle wellness.
GOVERNANCE. Filipinos deserve a good government, by legal and moral right. Transparency and accountability of government officials and agencies must be the rule rather than the exception, and zero tolerance for graft and corruption should be maintained.
FOOD SECURITY. No Filipino should go hungry. The food production and supply system must be enhanced to ensure adequate and affordable food for everyone. Give food producers more incentives to improve productivity and boost access from farms to markets.
EDUCATION. Education is empowerment. The future of the nation depends on how well each Filipino is equipped to meet the challenges ahead. Promote quality education that is affordable and accessible to all. Update our education curriculum to emphasize the sciences, expand state scholarship programs in partnership with the private sector, and strengthen linkages with the private sector for job placements.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP & EMPLOYMENT. Job generation is the key to sustainable economic growth. Promote entrepreneurship and boost employment and income generation. Embrace the free market to unlock the Filipino entrepreneur’s creativity and innovativeness. Expand micro-finance programs and encourage the growth of small business. Ensure that workers’ rights are protected and promoted. Safeguard the dignity of Filipino workers at all times, they deserve no less.
PEACE & ORDER. Every citizen enjoys the right to safety and security. Progress can only be attained if every household in every community is secure from crime. Law enforcement must therefore be community-centric. Peace and order can best be achieved only through an effective and institutionalized partnership between the citizenry and the state.
WOMEN & CHILDREN. The future of the nation is best nurtured through an empowered Filipina. We shall strive to promote gender equality while strengthening laws that protect women and children. Our progress as a nation and as a people rests on our ability and capacity to protect and respect our women and children.