Poe-Chiz tandem vows to lead gov't with compassion
September 16, 2015 | 10:13pm
MANILA, Philippines - Presidential and vice presidential candidates Sens. Grace Poe and Francis "Chiz" Escudero on Thursday promised to lead government with compassion when elected.
In his vice presidential bid announcement, Escudero said he is accepting the role of the second highest post in the country since he believes in his running mate's leadership and capability to establish a government with compassion they dubbed "Gobyernong may Puso."
Like Poe, he also cited Poe's father, the late Fernando Poe Jr. (FPJ) in his vice presidential bid.
"Ito po ay tinatanggap ko dahil buo ang tiwala at paniniwala ko sa mga katangian at kakayahan ni Senator Grace. Tulad ng kanyang ama na si FPJ, nasa tamang lugar ang puso ni Senator Poe," Escudero said.
"Naniniwala po ako na, bilang pangulo, si Senator Grace Poe o "GP" ay magtatatag ng isang "GP" o Gobyernong may Puso," he added.
Escudero said their leadership will prioritize the poor in need, laborers, overseas Filipino workers, and other members of society.
The senator added that "Gobyernong may Puso" will ensure equality of rights and will find ways on how to lower prices of electricity and goods.
"Sa pagyaman, o pag-asenso, sa edukasyon o pagkakataon, sa seguridad o kapayapaan, sa kalayaan at kalisugan, walang dapat maiwan na Pilipino o sulok ng Pilipinas," Escudero said.
Escudero reiterated the points mentioned by Poe in her presidential announcement on Wednesday including issues on Metro Manila's traffic. He also mentioned the passage of the Freedom of Information Bill.
To implement their promises, Escudero sought help from the Filipino people.
"Hindi namin ito kakayanin ni Senator Grace ng kami lamang. Kailangan namin ang tulong ng bawat isa sa inyo... ng bawat Pilipino!" Escudero said.
The senator said the Filipino will be included in their party called "Partido ng Pilipinas."
Escudero is a long time friend of running mate Poe. He also served as the campaign manager of FPJ and Poe during their respective presidential and senatorial bids.
On Wednesday, Poe officially declared her presidential bid at the Bahay ng Alumni, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City while Escudero's announcement was held Thursday morning at Club Filipino, Greenhills, San Juan.
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