PRESS STATEMENT OF SENATOR CHIZ ESCUDERO

ON MAGDALO ENDORSEMENT

I am honored by the overwhelming support I have received from Samahang Magdalo, a group I consider to have consistently represented the people's burning desire for change in our country.

To me they are patriots. Their love for this country is only paralleled by their passion for fighting for genuine reforms in government.

I am very grateful to see that we still have a preponderance of men and women who are willing to sacrifice everything, even their life and liberty, for the greater good.

Let me take this opportunity to also declare my unqualified support for Samahang Magdalo, its leaders and the ideals and principles the group stands for.

We are no different from each other as I too advocate for change. With our new found unity, it is my fervent hope that we usher in a new brand of leadership in the country. One that will be more responsive to the needs of the people. One that will put an end to a cycle of corruption and exploitation.

Again, I welcome the support of Samahang Magdalo and thank them sincerely for their trust and confidence in me.