PRESS STATEMENT OF SENATOR CHIZ ESCUDERO

ON DACER-ORBITO CASE

We should avoid any trial by publicity here and just let the wheel of justice take its course. I hope that Mancao is out to tell the truth and to obtain justice for the families of the victims, and is not party to a plot to discredit and break-up the opposition.

I cannot blame anyone for casting doubts on this latest episode in this celebrated case because of the timing and the way it is being managed by the administration.

ON PROPOSED TAX ON TEXT

I oppose any proposal to impose new taxes. In these times of economic hardship, another tax burden is the last thing we need.

The proposed tax on text messages will ultimately be shouldered by the people who use the services of telecommunication companies.

Ang taumbayan ang talo dito dahil ipapasa lang ng mga kumpanya ang gastos nito sa buwis.

Instead of imposing new taxes, I urge the government work with the private sector in crafting solutions that will help everyone ride out the crisis.

Dapat magtulungan ang gobyerno at pribadong sektor dahil lahat tayo ay apektado ng krisis.