Asian News Network (ANN) released their choices for the 2007 Asian Idols. ANN is an alliance of 16 newspapers published in 14 cities. The Philippine Daily Inquirer is one of its members. The lone Filipino entry is none other than Senator Francis Escudero. The criteria includes the opportunity of the person to change the shape of the region in the future. The young politician is expected to reach for higher position in few years. To quote the article: "This early, the media is speculating that he may run for vice president in 2010."
Along with Escudero, the magnificent list of Asian Idols inclue:
- Namgyal Wangchuk: the humble and Jet Li-look-alike monarch of Bhutan who is leading his country to the path of democracy
- Tang Wei: the female lead of star of the controversial Ang Lee film Lust Caution
- Buddhist Monks of Burma: the brave and proud monks who defied the Burmese military in protest of their decade-long suppression
Escudero is included in such an amazing list. Let us hope that his ideals and youthful exuberance remain intact throughout his political journey.
