Heart Evangelista takes oath as Senate Spouses Foundation head

Heart Evangelista and all new officers of the Senate Spouses Foundation Inc., officially took their oath on Wednesday, June 5. (Photo by Charie Abarca)

Updated on June 5, 2024 at 11: 40 a.m.

MANILA, Philippines — Fashion icon Heart Evangelista took her oath as the President of the Senate Spouses Foundation Inc. on Wednesday.

The ceremony was held at the Senate building early morning of June 5.

Evangelista replaced Audrey Tan-Zubiri from leading the organization after the latter’s husband —  Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri — was ousted from his Senate Presidency in May.

After the seismic shakeup in the chamber, Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero immediately took his oath as the 25th Senate President of the Philippines.

Meanwhile, along with Evangelista, the following likewise assumed their posts on Wednesday:

Vice President: Kathryna Pimentel

Secretary: Maricel Tulfo

Assistant Secretary:  Neil Llamanzares

Treasurer: Representative Lani Revilla

Legal Counsel: Undersecretary Emmeline Villar

PROs: 

Marielle Padilla

Nancy Dela Rosa

Committee Chairpersons: 

Committee on Ways and Means: Mark Lapid

Committee on Public Assistance: Maricel Tulfo

Committee on Arts and Culture: Mayor Lani Cayetano

Committee on Social Events: Kathryna Pimentel

Committee on Environment: Undersecretary Emmeline Villar

Committee on Finance and Logistics: Neil Llamanzares

Committee on Youth and Women: Issa Baraquel

SSFI was created in 1987 after spouses of senators organized themselves, aspiring to reach out to a greater number of Filipinos, especially the elderly.

The foundation was envisioned to be involved in social civic activities such as building homes for the elderly, conducting medical and dental missions, gift-giving and feeding programs for street children and the needy in marginalized communities, as well as carrying out relief operations during natural disasters.