Sen. Chiz Escudero leaves NPC

What is the latest news in Philippine politics in connection with the coming 2010 election?
Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero (being reported as one of the presidentiables then) announced today (Wednesday) that he is resigning from the Nationalist People’s Coalition (NPC) after being member since 1998. It is the political party of business tycoon Eduardo “Danding” Cojuangco Jr. who is being rumored supporting the administration candidate for president and nephew at the same time, NDCC Head Gilberto “Gibo” Teodoro.

I personally believe having a party is not the problem. The question is knows when the loyalty to your party ends to give a 100% transparent and dedicated public service. Chiz can run independently or under a party of his choice but once (and if) elected his loyalty now belongs to the millions of Filipinos longing for a big change. Politicians, businessmen and others who try to support a winning candidate must have a clear conscience and a big heart not to consider the winning as “payback time” but the strong belief that they are supporting a person who will lead Filipinos to change.

Read here for more of the announcement.