Category Archives: Francis Chiz Escudero

Chiz Escudero won’t run anymore in 2010

Posted on November 24, 2009 by Carlo Ople

In a simple press conference this morning at Club Filipino, Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero formally withdrew from the Presidential derby in 2010. He also categorically stated that he won’t run as well for Vice-President. He’ll still be in government though … Continue reading →

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2010 Presidential Polls: Villar-Aquino Showdown?

Posted on November 16, 2009 by Carlo Ople

The highly anticipated PULSE ASIA Presidential Preference October Survey is out and the results aren’t really surprising. Leading the pack is Liberal Party standard bearer Noynoy Aquino with a dominating 44%. Following Aquino is Nacionalista Party’s Senator Manny Villar at … Continue reading →

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Special Blogger Event with Chiz Escudero

Posted on November 7, 2009 by Carlo Ople

I helped organize a blogger event for Senator Chiz Escudero on November 7, 2009, at Annabelle’s Restaurant along Tomas Morato. There were a lot of bloggers who were eager to meet him especially since he just left his old party, … Continue reading →

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Chiz Escudero might just endorse Noynoy Aquino

Posted on November 7, 2009 by Carlo Ople

During the first blogger event that I attended with Senator Chiz Escudero, we asked him who he would want to be President (other than him). His answer then was Senator Noynoy Aquino. Fast forward a couple of months later, I’m … Continue reading →

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Senator Escudero’s Senate Line-up

Posted on November 7, 2009 by Carlo Ople

In a blogger session with Senator Chiz Escudero, he shared with us his planned original endorsed line-up for the Senate with his former party, the NPC. He still supports these candidates even though he’s left the party already. One of … Continue reading →

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Chiz leaving the NPC is a good thing

Posted on October 28, 2009 by Carlo Ople

Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero announced this morning that he was resigning from the NPC. Initially I was shocked and I actually thought to myself “Is this guy insane?” I was wondering why he left the party seeing as that would … Continue reading →

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Chiz Escudero Resigns from NPC

Posted on October 28, 2009 by Carlo Ople

Senator Chiz Esucdero just resigned from his political party, NPC, this morning at Club Filipino. This came as a huge shocker since a lot of people were actually expecting him to announce his bid for the Presidency today. In fact, … Continue reading →

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Vice Presidential Derby Heats Up

Posted on October 24, 2009 by Carlo Ople

Today was a milestone moment in Philippine politics with regards to the upcoming 2010 elections. First, DILG Secretary Ronaldo Puno released a statement saying that he’s withdrawing from the VP run in 2010. Shortly after that, Senator Loren Legarda announced … Continue reading →

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Chiz Escudero and October 10, 2009

Posted on October 8, 2009 by Carlo Ople

Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero has been repeatedly been quoted saying that he’ll announce his political plans during or shortly after his 40th birthday. That day is just around the corner as Chiz will be celebrating his 40th year this coming … Continue reading →

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2010 Presidentiables – Box Office Hits?

Posted on September 29, 2009 by Carlo Ople

This album was posted on Facebook by Gerald Magno. It basically has several movie posters but instead of the Hollywood stars an artist edited in and put in the pictures of the candidates in 2010. Really interesting and funny stuff! … Continue reading →

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