SONA 2025 | Power & Elegance: Heart Evangelista Turns Heads at SONA 2025 with Senate President Chiz Escudero

Heart Evangelista Joins Senate President Chiz Escudero at the 4th SONA of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

July 28, 2025 — Manila, Philippines

Renowned style icon and philanthropist Heart Evangelista made a graceful entrance at the Batasang Pambansa today, accompanying her husband, newly elected Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero, to the 4th State of the Nation Address (SONA) delivered by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

The occasion marked a moment of national importance, not only politically but also sartorially, as Evangelista once again captivated the public eye in an elegant white Filipiniana ensemble — a masterwork by celebrated Filipino designer Michael Leyva. Her refined look, perfectly balancing modern glamour with traditional elements, paid homage to the country’s rich cultural heritage while symbolizing purity, strength, and quiet power.

Senate President Escudero, who officially assumed his new role at the helm of the upper chamber earlier this month, walked into the legislative hall with a renewed sense of purpose and responsibility. His wife’s poised presence beside him highlighted the strength of their partnership — a union of leadership, grace, and unwavering public service.

Captured through the lens of Andrei Suleik, the couple stood as a picture of contemporary Filipino elegance and governance. Evangelista’s support underscored the human side of politics — where love, loyalty, and public duty intersect.

As the nation tuned in to hear the President’s annual address, all eyes were also on the newly minted Senate President, who is expected to play a pivotal role in crafting and steering key legislative reforms. With his wife by his side, the event became more than just a political tradition — it became a symbol of shared journeys, both personal and national.

Indeed, in a room filled with the country’s most powerful figures, Heart Evangelista once again stood out — not just as a fashion icon, but as a dignified partner in one of the country’s most influential political alliances.

DAVAO PUBLIC TRANSPORT MODERNIZATION PROJECT

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. praised on Wednesday the P73.38-billion Davao Public Transport Modernization Project (DPTMP) calling it a game-changing initiative that could serve as a template for public transport systems in other urban centers.

source: https://pco.gov.ph/PBBM-lauds-game-changing-transport-project-in-Davao-City

San Juanico

𝐏𝐁𝐁𝐌: 𝐒𝐀𝐍 𝐉𝐔𝐀𝐍𝐈𝐂𝐎 𝐁𝐑𝐈𝐃𝐆𝐄 𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐓𝐎 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐏 𝐔𝐏 𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐈𝐒𝐌, 𝐄𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐎𝐌𝐈𝐂 𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐈𝐓𝐘

President Ferdinand R. Marcos expects the completion of the San Juanico Aesthetic Lighting Project to prop up tourism and economic activity in the Eastern Visayas region particularly as it gears toward post-pandemic recovery.

 

“With the recent completion of the San Juanico Aesthetic Lighting Project, I look forward to seeing the bridge turn into a true sight to behold, not just during the day, but now even in the dark at night,” the President said in a speech Wednesday evening after witnessing the switch-on for the lighting project.

 

“I look forward to the economic opportunities that will be stimulated by this, as well as other Spark Samar initiatives, in the near future. I eagerly anticipate the assistance it will bring for the complete recovery of the tourism industry in the Eastern Visayas and nearby areas,” Marcos added.

 

The President congratulated the officials of the provinces of Leyte and Samar, the Department of Tourism (DOT), the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA), and all those who worked tirelessly to maintain and beautify the region’s impressive landmark and engineering marvel. 

 

The joint efforts of both the government and non-government entities are commendable, he said, adding that it’s a partnership that the administration has tried to encourage as it begins to transform the Philippine economy in a post-pandemic world.

 

“It is fundamental in our pursuit of programs this kind of cooperation that you have done and — programs and projects that will boost the tourism and economic development of Samar and Leyte,” Marcos said.

 

The chief executive expects the event to encourage the local governments and people of Samar and Leyte, as well as every Filipino, to pursue programs that will enhance the country’s infrastructure, and at the same time create long-lasting impacts in people’s lives.

 

“Rest assured that this Administration will stay the course to provide whatever you need to enhance, preserve, and showcase the best that you have to offer,” he said.

 

The 2.16 km San Juanico Bridge, which connects Samar and Leyte, was built during the administration of the late president Ferdinand Edralin Marcos, the President’s father.

 

Its construction was funded by Japan’s War Reparations Program and was inaugurated on July 2, 1973, coinciding with the birthday of then First Lady Imelda Romualdez Marcos who hails from Tacloban City.  (PND)

source: Office of the Press Secretary