SPECIAL AWARDEE: Opposition Sen. Chiz Escudero (center), one of the most charismatic young leaders of the country, was among the special guests during the 16th National Public Relations Congress held at the Manila Hotel centennial hall last Sept. 11, 2009. He is flanked by GMA Network vice president for corporate communications Butch S. Raquel (left) and Manila Bulletin head for external affairs Barbie L. Atienza (right).