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Heart Evangelista prepares to take on a new role in government

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Fashion icon and actress Heart Evangelista now has an official role to play in the political arena. As the wife of newly-elected Senate President Chiz Escudero, she is now expected to lead the Senate Spouses Foundation Inc. (SSFI). Heart was present and stood beside her husband last May 20, as he was sworn in as the new head of the upper chamber.<div><a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2024/2/16/look-heart-evangelista-renews-vows-with-chiz-escudero-1225">READ: Heart Evangelista renews vows with Chiz Escudero </a></div>Composed of the wives of present and former senators, the SSFI is an non-profit organization that takes part in humanitarian projects around the country. The post was previously held by Audrey T. Zubiri, the wife of former Senate President Miguel Zubiri.“Parang naiyak siya ng konti, nag-panic kasi parang hindi daw niya kaya,” shared Senator Chiz during the Kapihan sa Senado forum.He recounted his wife’s apprehensions about taking on the role.&quot;Nagtatanong siya, hindi daw niya alam, hindi daw niya kabisado,” he said. “Sabi ko ako rin naman, hindi ko alam, hindi ko rin kabisado.”He shared that he is also navigating his way around his new role, just like she is.&quot;Sabi niya, &#x27;Eh ikaw ang tagal-tagal mo na diyan, mundo mo &#x27;yan.&#x27; Sabi ko,  &#x27;Eh senador, oo. Pero Senate President, hindi, kaya panay ang pa-briefing ko,&#x27;&quot; he said.Despite Heart’s questions, Sen. Escudero is confident that she is willing to take on the challenges.“Sa ngayon, willing pa lang.  Magiging ready pa lang,” he said.He also guided her in how to go about the new role, giving her practical tips.“Simulan mo muna sa baba, paakyat, imbes na magsimula ka sa taas na pababa,” he advised her. “Ibig sabihin, huwag &#x27;yong ang dami-dami agad. Simulan mo muna sa kaunti na parami, kaysa sinimulan nang madami tapos kumonti.”He also encouraged her to keep engaging with the rest of the spouses and find out more about the work that they do in SSFI. In fact, there is already a scheduled SSFI meeting for next week which would be a great opportunity for Heart to get her bearings and connect with the rest of the foundation’s members.&quot;Papakinggan muna niya &#x27;yong ginagawa na madalas at ibabato niya sa grupo, sa mga miyembro ng Senate spouses &#x27;yong idea niya, kukuha siya ng idea sa kanila kung ano pa &#x27;yong pwedeng magawa. Una, kung itutuloy pa &#x27;yong dati, kung kayang ipagpapatuloy, at anong idadagdag,&quot; he added.While the role seems to be daunting, Sen. Escudero doesn’t see any reason Heart would need to give up her other endeavors.“Usually Christmas season ang functions nila,” he shared.<div><a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2024/3/5/watch-heart-evangelista-s-preparations-for-runway-debut-at-paris-fashion-week-1517">READ: Heart Evangelista’s preparations for runway debut at Paris Fashion Week </a></div>At the end of the day, Chiz just encouraged Heart to do the best that she can.“Huwag ka magpa-pressure,” he reminded her. “‘Yung kaya lang, kung ano lang &#x27;yung kaya.”

Heart Evangelista admits to having reservations about taking on the job as head of the Senate Spouses Foundation Inc.

Heart Evangelista admits to having reservations about taking on the job as head of the Senate Spouses Foundation Inc.