Senator Chiz Escudero, chair of the Senate Finance Committee, delivers a privilege speech on the 2014 General Appropriations Bill, Tuesday morning. According to Escudero, the 2014 budget proposal, which includes funds for climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction programs and projects in the amount of P70 billion, will also include specific funding for the rehabilitation of the Visayas on top of the existing calamity fund to be sourced from items which can be postponed in the 2014 national budget. (MNS photo)
MANILA (Mabuhay) – Lack of resources is one of the reasons why Senator Francis Escudero is still undecided in running for a higher post in the 2016 elections.
During a weekly forum at the Senate on Wednesday, Escudero said he will most likely announce his decision at the last day of the filing of certificate of candidacy in October.
Asked if money is among the factors he is considering, Escudero said, “Syempre kasama na yun lalo na sa isang kandidato na tulad ko na mula’t mula palaging kulang at salat ang pondo,”
“Hindi naman ganun kadali ang magdesisyon dahil apektado ang buhay mo at mahal sa buhay mo. Kung madali yun para sa iba dahil meron silang sapat na resources hindi yun dapat ganun kagaang na desisyong gawin ninuman,” he added. (MNS)