Senate President Chiz Escudero spearheaded the unveiling of the Senate’s new “Gallery of Legacy” on Monday, July 21, exactly one week before the opening of the 20th Congress and the fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on July 28.
The gallery showcases portraits of the 24 senators who will comprise the 20th Congress.
It stands as a symbolic recognition of the institution’s continuity and its members’ responsibility to serve the nation.
Those who will comprise the 20th Congress in the Senate include:
- Senate President Chiz Escudero (NPC)
- Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada (PMP)
- Senator Bam Aquino (KNP)
- Senator Alan Peter Cayetano (Ind.)
- Senator Pia Cayetano (Nacionalista)
- Senator Bato dela Rosa (PDP-Laban)
- Senator JV Ejercito (NPC)
- Senator Win Gatchalian (NPC)
- Senator Bong Go (PDP-Laban)
- Senator Risa Hontiveros (Akbayan)
- Senator Panfilo Lacson (Ind.)
- Senator Lito Lapid (NPC)
- Senator Loren Legarda (NPC)
- Senator Rodante Marcoleta (Ind.)
- Senator Imee Marcos (Nacionalista)
- Senator Robin Padilla (PDP-Laban)
- Senator Kiko Pangilinan (Liberal)
- Senator Tito Sotto (NPC)
- Senator Erwin Tulfo (Lakas)
- Senator Raffy Tulfo (Ind.)
- Senator Joel Villanueva (Ind.)
- Senator Camille Villar (Nacionalista)
- Senator Mark Villar (Nacionalista)
- Senator Migz Zubiri (Ind.)
On the same day as the SONA, the 24 lawmakers are expected to vote on the new Senate leadership—choosing between current Senate Paresident Chiz Escudero and former Senate President Tito Sotto.
The majority and minority blocs will also be formed following the decision.