Francis "Chiz" Escudero

Filipinos came to know him for his idol face like Bamboo Manalac, the vocalist of the popular rock band in the country, Bamboo.
Francis Joseph Guevara Escudero or Chiz was born on October 10, 1969. He comes from a political family. His father was a former congressman and agriculture secretary. He studied at the University of the Philippines from kindergarten to college where he took his AB Political Science and Law. He obtained his Masters degree in International and Comparative Law at Georgetown University Law Center in 1996.
In 1998, he began his political career at the young age of 28 where he served as 3-term Representative of the 1st District of Sorsogon. Definitely, he belonged to a younger generation of politicians.
In 2007, he ran for senator and earned the second highest number of votes. He campaigned and addressed three issues - jobs, income and prices of commodities.
For how many years in the public service, he was honored and bestowed with awards both from here and abroad. These global organizations recognized and acknowledged the significant contribution, commitment to the welfare of his countrymen.
Believing that being young is not the determinant to be a future leader, Chiz continue working and inspiring people to participate in every government program which they think is right and according to law.
Moreover, what he has done and "haves" to be contributed, Chiz from the Bar to House of Representative and to Senate remains the same - the "Boses ng Pilipino".

Loren Legarda

A beautiful, brainy, and brave woman whom almost thought could not do great things has made a history.
From a middleclass family, Loren B. Legarda, the only daughter of Antonio Cabrera Legarda and Bessie Gella Bautista completed her primary and secondary at the Assumption with honors. She obtained her degree in Broadcast Communication, comlaude from the University of the Philippines, the premier institution of higher learning in the country.
Interested in following the imprints of his grandfather, Jose P. Bautista, editor-in-chief of the pre-Martial Law Manila Times, Loren worked as journalist for 25 years. She was unstoppable to do what she really wanted to do. She trained herself and became a reserve officer in the Armed Forces of the Philippines with the rank of lieutenant colonel. She was even the top not just in her field but flaunting as favorite endorser at the young age of 15. For such chance, he was able to prove herself that she's beautiful.
Anyways, beauty has something; it is about showing how pure a heart is in every cause it holds.
Loren in her every undertaking has made it out of her desire to work purely. She became the youngest woman elected to the Senate. She also became the youngest Majority Floor Leader.
A present legislator, she filed 291 bills and proposed 124 resolutions. Loren worked so hard for her advocacy and civic undertakings in various fields encapsulated in the initials L.O.R.E.N. The acronym stands for Law and Order, Rights of Women, Youth and Children, Education, Environment and Employment and Nationalism.
She focused on championing women's and children's rights. She thrived for her cause for environment. She always pushed to zoom in on food security in the country. Along with the cause of providing basic needs on the table, she supported Luntiang Pilipinas (Greening of the Philippines) foundation. It also promotes protection and caring for the Earth's resources. She was also a cogent peacemaker for national unity.
Loren has been a crusader for education and so she organized the Libro ni Loren Foundation, providing textbooks and other reading materials as well as scholarships to unprivileged children.
She was also a cogent peacemaker for national unity. Her dedication as a legislator brought forth the passage of many laws of national significance and much recognition from local and international organizations. That made her supporters happy but also befuddled her critics.
At this period in her trophy-filled life, she's still aspired to work, to do a lot of things foe her country out of her best. Thus, she always aims at reaching the top and not the mediocre.

Panfilo Lacson

A person of principled life known to the Filipinos for "venerable valor", Lacson keeps unwavering servant from being a defender of the nation until he became as legislator.
Born out of humble beginnings on June 1, 1948, in Imus, Cavite, Sen. Lacson finished grade school at the Bayang Luma Elem. School and high school at the Imus Institute. He took up AB Philosophy at the Lyceum University. In 1967, he entered the PMA.
Lacson grew up who always gave pride to his family. He was determined to remove the stain in the name of the law-enforcer; to bring glory into the policeman. He joined the Philippine Constabulary - Integrated National Police Anti-Carnapping Task Force where he became a staunch fighter against crime and violence.
In 1986 and in 1988 he became the provincial commander of Isabela until 1989. That same year, he became provincial director of Laguna. Later, he became the Chief of Philippine National Police coordinating with other law enforcement agencies, here and abroad, in the fight against narcotics trafficking.
He decided to venture in legislative in 2001. During his tenure, he successfully passed the Anti-Money Laundering Course and the Anti-Human Trafficking Act 2001. In addition to his personal political crusade against violence, he succeeded in passing the Anti-Terrorism Bill.
A principled man and deeply fascinated as a public servant, he nourished his personal credo - what is right be kept right, what is wrong be set right. And, that was what he thought right, serving his country in one way or another.

Mar Roxas

Nurtured by seasoned politicians like illustrious Sen. Gerry Roxas and venerable President Manuel Roxas, Sen. Mar Roxas or known as "Mr. Panlengke" opened his hands to public service.
In 1993, He represented the 1st District of Capiz. He later became Majority Leader of the House Representatives.
As congressman, Mar espoused consumer protection, underscoring the right of every Filipino to affordable medicines, as his personal advocacy. His landmark laws include, among others:
• RA 8759 - establishing in all municipalities a Public Employment Service Office which serves as employment facilitation and information center and links all job opportunities within the region.
• RA 8748 - amending the Special Economic Zone Act by directly allocating to the municipality or city 2% (out of 5%0 gross tax to be collected from the establishments operating in the ecozone and providing for disturbance compensation for persons to be displaced or evicted by publicly-owned ecozones;
• RA 8756 - incentivizing the establishment of regional headquarters to encourage investment and operation of multinational companies in the country and to generate more jobs (www.marroxas/senateofthephilippines.com)

After his congressional stint, Mar was appointed as Secretary of the Department of Trade and Industry where he engaged himself in developing the "palengke" for him - if not to all - the basic unit of the economy and the root for progress. As Father of the Call Center and Business Process Outsourcing Industries, Mar opened "Make IT Philippines" IT-enabled services (ITES) and cell centers, thereby creating jobs for many Filipinos. He also opened National Steel Corporation, Garment Export Industry Transformation Plan and Assistance Package and Motor Vehicle Development Program. He also supported micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSME).
In 2004, he was elected as senator. With the courage and competence to carve his own path as a national leader, Mar pushed for the development and empowerment of people as what public leadership entails.
He intensified his commitment to consumer welfare and protection, sound trade and investment policies, quality education, establishment of high technology industry, job generation and micro, small and medium-sized enterprises development. Being a staunch proponent of "palengkenomiks", he strengthened the Consumer Code of the Philippines. During the economic crisis, he pressed on felt issues and needs of the people both socially and economically.
Owing to his record of accomplishments as a public servant - being able to reach out people from different walks of life not simply on oratory but with true service, Mar is recognized all over the world . Recently, the Singapore government has awarded him as 16th Lee Kuan Yew Fellow.
Moreover, the public life of Mar straddles both the worlds of people and politics.

MannyVillar: Sipag at Tiyaga

The quality of life – the dreams fulfilled, the triumphs gained and the successes attained by the person of hard work, persistence and perseverance, and who was once a simple boy determined to improve his life, continue to inspire many Filipinos to manage to pull through whatever life may bring.
His beginning inspires people. His triumphs give hope to the people. His life becomes a good example to the masses of people. He is Manny Villar, the person behind the story of “sipag at tiyaga”.
He is born to a simple family on December 13, 1949 in Moriones, Tondo, Manila. His father, Manuel Montalban Villar Sr., a government employee from Cabatuan, Balazan and Tanza, Iloillo, and his mother Curita Bamba from Pampanga and Bataan, is a seafood dealer.
With his sheer determination to have a better life, Manny worked hard in selling shrimps and fish to be able to send himself in school. And, for all his tiresome actions from the wee hours of the morning as student of the University of the Philippines, he obtained his undergraduate and masters degree in business administration and accountancy, in turn.
After graduation, he became an accountant at the country's biggest accounting firm, Sycip Gorres and Velayo (SGV). He also worked briefly as a financial analyst at the Private Development Corporation of the Philippines. With all this chances, working in various biggest business firms in the country, he chose to put his hand in business where he propelled to success and was able to help other people and the housing industry of the country as well.
Meanwhile, his business achievements were greatly recognized by various organizations. He garnered awards such as the Ten outstanding Young Men Award, Agora Award for Outstanding Achievement in Marketing Management, Most Outstanding CPA and Most Outstanding UP Alumnus.
In 1992, he began his political career as congressman of Metro Manila. A true Filipino who only dreamed of the welfare of his fellow countrymen, Villar focused himself for economic reforms, infrastructure and environmental projects, livelihood training and education - building and better facilities.
He successfully introduced and improved the roads in Sucat-Pulanglupa, Paranaque, Zapote, Molino, Cavite and other roads in southern Manila which really alleviated the traffic congestion in the area. He developed Las Pinas and Muntinlupa to cityhood. He organized "Manpower on Wheels" program, a program that helps over 5,000 poor students graduate.
For two terms of office, marshalling in economic reforms and taking public transport, Villar championed the respect and confidence of his peers, media and the masses of people. He also won the cause of small and medium-sized enterprises. He gained remarkable acclaim as an outstanding congressman and as the speaker of the 11th Congress of the House of Representatives where he steered the congress into a record-breaking achievement in legislation and economic reforms. He became the first House speaker in Philippine history to impeach a President.
In 2001, he tries to blaze a trail to senate and fortunately, won despite being a relative newcomer in national politics. He then continued his visions for the nation inside or outside of his Senate's halls.
Senator Manny Villar, for his exemplary public service and achievements has proven beyond doubt his capacity for excellence as a true Filipino entrepreneur and brilliant public servant. And, that's what he wants to impart as legacy to the Filipinos - to work hard to achieve the dreamed dreams.