Francis Escudero
Filipino politician and lawyer
Born
October 10th, 1969
55 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Philippines
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Born in 1969, this individual served as a prominent lawyer and politician in the Philippines. He held the position of senator, playing significant roles in various legislative discussions and initiatives. As a member of the Nationalist People's Coalition, he participated actively in national politics and contributed to governance reforms. His career also included running for vice president in the 2016 national elections.
Served as Senator of the Philippines
Ran for Vice President in 2016
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