Chiz Escudero Filed Annulment, Still Want to Be Independent in 2013

Annulment: Chiz Escudero and Wife

The Senator from the province of Sorsogon in Bicol allegedly filed an annulment after he and his wife decided to part ways. The camp of Senator Chiz Escudero doesn't want to confirm the reports. It was first reported by Ricky Lo in his column in Philippine Star. According to a close friend of Escudero, the senator formally ended his marriage though no further information was given as to the other details of the annulment.


Chiz has been estranged for more than two years now. His wife left their home in December of 2010. They have two kids. According to Lo, the marriage has to come to an end after the two failed to settle issues. However, there was no third party involved. There has been reports that Tintin Escudero is being linked to a member of a dance group. On the other hand, Chiz Escudero has long been linked to Kris Aquino. The TV host is already single but still insist that she wants to remain single. Chiz Escudero declined to make comments on the said annulment case.

Want to Be Independent in 2013

Chiz Escudero also want to remain independent in the upcoming 2013 Senatorial elections. Though he is open to the possibilities of joining a coalition, he told the media that he still prefer running as an independent. But he insist that he is not partyless.

In an interview, Escudero said in Filipino, “Para sa akin maaga pa para pag-usapan ang mga bagay-bagay na iyan. Sa ngayon napakarami pang pwedeng mangyari at anumang pangakong binibitiwan ay hindi naman nangangahulugan na aabot sa katuparan. Siguro base sa aking karanasan ay mas maganda na mag-usap kapagka medyo final na ang mga usapan kaysa ngayon na puro girian pa lamang.”

Top Senatoriable in 2013

Chiz Escudero is considered as one of the top contender in the 2013 senatorial elections. Let's see if the annulment issue will become a factor in his candicacy. Will it affect his reputation as a Senator or people will just consider this annulment as a normal thing?

The Senator from Bicol is being eyed to be one of the candidates in the UNA coalition by VP Jejomar Binay and former President Joseph Estrada.

Senator Loren Legarda Runs for Vice President

Senator Loren Legarda already announced her bid to run for vice president in the 2010 elections. However, she did not mentioned her running mate. There are speculations that the Senator is still considering the invitations of other Presidentiables like Senator Manny Villar of NP.

This will also prove that that there might be a problem within the NPC. There were previous reports that other members of the party wants Loren Legarda to the standard bearer but with the endorsement of Chiz Escudero as their candidate for President, it may divide the party.

The only sealed tandem as of this moment are Noynoy Aquino-Mar Roxas of the Liberal Party and Former President Erap Estrada-Jejomay Binay of the united opposition/pwersa ng masa.

Senator Chiz Escudero Running For President

Senator Chiz Escudero is now eligible to run for President in the 2010 national elections when he celebrated his 40th birthday last Saturday. In an interview, Chiz Escudero confirms that he will run in the next election but does not confirm it yet since the party have not made any announcement on their standard bearer.

He said that it is time for him to serve the country especially that the government failed to address the problems of the people during disasters and emergencies.

There were some rumors that the camp of FPJ already decided to support Chiz Escudero on his bid to become the next President of the Philippines. FPJ's daughter denied this news and told the media that they will be waiting for the right time.

Other possible candidates that may be endorsed by FPJ's supporters include former President Erap Estrada and Senator Noynoy Aquino.

Senator Loren Legarda could be the running mate of Senator Chiz Escudero. Both are still waiting for the confirmation of the party.