4. Most admired personality
He is a recipient of the Anak TV Seal Award in 2008 and was also honored by the World Economic Forum as a Young Global Leader because of his commitment to shaping a better future for Pinoys.
5. Voice of the people
His years in the Senate were spent to fulfil his campaign promise to be the “voice of the people.” His efforts were focused on tax reforms and additional exemptions for low-income earners.
6. “Poorest” senator
Escudero was the considered the “poorest” senator in 2012 based on his Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth.
7. Productive years in Congress
Chiz headed two committees—Justice and Human Rights and Environment and Natural Resources—in the last 15th congress where he had zero backlogs, having heard and acted upon all the bills filed before the two committees.