A Government with Heart for the differently-abled, the elderly, and the youth, including even children yet unborn. - Francis Escudero

This bill, if passed into law, will serve as a deterrent to those who will take advantage of the poverty situation in order to profit from selling our women and children. This is one of the most repulsive crimes in society today, and we must not allow our women and children to fall prey to these vultures.

Let us agree on our common goal. As public servants, we serve the highest interests of our people. Primarily, we seek to eliminate poverty and improve the quality of life of every Filipino.

Today, we have been asked to present to you our "socio-economic-peace program" for the next six years.