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The camera pans across the solemn halls of the Philippine Senate, settling on Francis Joseph "Chiz" Guevara Escudero. Born October 10, 1969, this Filipino politician and lawyer stands as the 25th Senate President since May 20, 2024. The scene recalls his tenure as a senator since 2022, and previously from 2007 to 2019. We see flashes of his past: Governor of Sorsogon (2019-2022), Representative for Sorsogon's 1st district (1998-2007), and House Minority Leader (2004-2007). The narrative hints at his 2016 vice-presidential run alongside Grace Poe. A scion of Sorsogon's political dynasty, his roots are deep. Before politics, he was a lawyer and lecturer, a quiet professional before the spotlight.