Evelina Escudero won the position following the death of her husband and predecessor Salvador Escudero.
11 Facts About Evelina Escudero
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Evelina Escudero is the mother of Senator Francis Escudero and grandmother of actor Martin Escudero.
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Evelina Escudero graduated from University of the Philippines in 1964 with a degree in home economics, major in food and nutrition.
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Evelina Escudero obtained her masters and doctorate degree in education from the same university in 1999 and 2004, respectively.
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Evelina Escudero was a UP College of Home Economics faculty member and was active in various organizations including becoming president of the UP Home Economics Alumni Association and treasurer of the UP Alumni Association.
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Guevara-Escudero was married to Salvador Escudero and has three children.
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Evelina Escudero ran unopposed in the succeeding 2016 election and won again in 2019 garnering 118,436 votes.
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Evelina Escudero was ousted from her position after voting "no" to a bill seeking to revive the death penalty.
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Evelina Escudero served as vice-chairperson of the Committee on Ethics and Privileges, and was a Deputy Speaker from August 2018 to June 2019 during the speakership of Gloria Macapagal Arroyo.
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Evelina Escudero was again named Deputy Speaker in the 18th Congress and served in that position during her entire third term.
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Evelina Escudero is currently a trustee of the Government Service Insurance System since August 2022.