CHIZ: NO DISCRIMINATION IN PUBLIC SERVICE
UNDER 'GOBYERNONG MAY PUSO'

Independent vice-presidential bet Sen. Francis "Chiz" Escudero vowed a non-discriminating dispense of public service under the "Gobyernong may Puso" of his running mate, leading presidential contender Sen. Grace Poe.

Escudero said he and Poe chose white as their campaign color in accordance with their advocacy of equal opportunities for all sectors regardless of political leanings.

"Puti po ang pinili naming kulay ni Senator Grace dahil nais naming pantay ang paninilbihan, walang kulay-pulitika dapat sa serbisyo publiko, dahil ang kahirapan wala 'yang pinipiling kulay," Escudero said during the ABS-CBN vice-presidential debate.

Escudero was asked how he plans to protect the interests of Filipino families if elected in the May 9 elections.

"Ang pangangailangan at kalamidad, wala rin po 'yang pinipili, kakilala man o hindi. Nais ko pong ipaglaban palagi kung ano ang tama, kakampi man o kalaban. Labanan palagi ang mali, kakampi man o kalaban," he stressed.

The veteran lawmaker also reiterated his vow to never steal from public coffers if elected as the country's second highest official.

"Papasok ako nang maaga. Tatapusin ko ang trabahong takda. Uunahin ko palagi ang interes ng mas nakararami at kailanman hindi ko po kayo pagnanakawan," Escudero vowed.

Poe and Escudero are running as independents under the "Gobyernong may Puso" platforms of rapid and inclusive growth, poverty alleviation, transparency and global competitiveness.