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born 1969 Philippines
Francis Escudero (born October 10, 1969) is a Filipino politician.
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Lastly, we must lower bureaucratic costs. This refers to "under the table" payments.
We witness the President approve a contract with ZTE for $328 million which turned out to be overpriced by as much as 60%.
Second. The cross-border transfer of the savings of the Executive to augment the appropriations of other offices outside the Executive.
In truth, I am more than content with my current life. I have only ever dreamed of a simple, honorable, happy, and peaceful life for myself and my beloved family.
I have had my share of criticism and continue to be pilloried, at times, by the media. When one is on the side of truth, however, one does not need to fear media.
As a father, I will work hard to ensure that I teach them the right values in life and with the RH Bill, to arm them with knowledge so they can ably decide for themselves.
There should be a top-to-bottom revamp of the Bureau of Corrections. Replacing the head is not enough. That has been done several times before a didn't work.
There is a Chinese Proverb, which says, if you plan for one year, plant rice. If you plan for ten years, plant trees. If you plan for 100 years, plant people.
Let us agree on our common goal. As public servants, we serve the highest interests of our people. Primarily, we seek to eliminate poverty and improve the quality of life of every Filipino.
We need to participate in the very process of electing into office people we believe are deserving. And this long process – sometimes viewed as tedious – starts with having yourself registered properly.
A Government with Heart for public servants, teachers, police, soldiers, and even ordinary employees.
Senator Grace and I cannot do this alone. We need the help of every one of you, of every Filipino!
Which bring us back to my original question: What is wrong with us? Why do we Filipinos always shoot ourselves in the foot?
A Government with Heart to protect victims of corruption, crime, and abuse.
We must enforce the laws and enforce them speedily. People will obey and follow our laws if there is certainty of punishment.
I was once asked why I was always on the wrong side, I said, "probably not just on your side." In a democracy, there isn't supposed to be a wrong or right side. Just what the majority wants, nothing more.
Whoever gets himself elected President in 2010 will have a steep mountain to climb.
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."
These are countries that started with higher levels of poverty incidence than our country but have successfully managed to lessen, if not virtually eliminate, extreme poverty.
In a market economy, this means striving for higher family income, a highly educated and/or trainable workforce, better health care, affordable food and housing and peaceful communities.