Press Release
May 11, 2009

TIME FOR YOUTH TO TAKE CHARGE OF COUNTRY - CHIZ

Opposition Sen. Chiz Escudero yesterday said it is time for the youth to take charge of government so it can lead in the transformation of the country.

"Like the generations before us, today's youth must accept the challenge of slaying the monsters of corruption, poverty, and injustice that have terrorized us for so long," he said in a statement issued during last night's ANC Leadership Forum.

The 39-year old lawyer-politician said his critics have harped on his being the youngest presidentiable to dismiss a possible bid in the 2010 elections.

"The youth have proven themselves capable since the founding of the First Republic. We will listen to the counsel of our elders as we embark on this difficult journey to change this nation," Escudero said.

He said that he considers his youth as his main strength since most of the voters in the coming polls belong to the 18-40 age bracket.

Organized by the ABS-CBN News Channel and the Ateneo School of Government, the event featured one-on-one interviews and an open forum that guested Escudero and four other presidentiables.

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