Statement of Senate President Francis Joseph "Chiz" G. Escudero on the passing of former Senator Santanina Rasul
November 29, 2024
STATEMENT OF SENATE PRESIDENT FRANCIS JOSEPH "CHIZ" G. ESCUDERO ON THE PASSING OF FORMER SENATOR SANTANINA RASUL
It is with deep sadness that I join the nation in mourning the passing of former Senator Santanina Tillah Rasul, a trailblazer and the first Muslim woman to serve in the Philippine Senate. She was a leader who broke the glass ceiling; more importantly, she shattered the glass ceiling for others, ensuring that the paths she tread would remain open for future generations of Filipino women.
Her legacy as a champion of women empowerment, literacy and peace remains strong to this day. As a Senator, she was author of several laws including of R.A. 6949, which declares March 8 of every year as National Women's Day in the Philippines, and R.A. 7192 or the Women in Development and Nation Building Act that sought to break all barriers for women and paved the way for the entry of women into the Philippine Military Academy. Tunay na binigyan ni Senator Nina Rasul ng puso ang Senado sa loob ng dalawang termino o walong taong na paninilbihan bilang nag-iisang babeng Muslim sa kasaysaysan ng Senado.
Her service to the nation did not end after her stint in the Senate. She was part of the historic peace talks with the Moro National Liberation Front as a member of the government peace panel during the administration of the late former President Fidel V. Ramos. She continued to push for her advocacies with the establishment of the Magbassa Kita Foundation Inc., whose work in promoting literacy for peace and development continues to this day.
Senator Rasul was also a key member of the first post-EDSA Senate, which played a critical role in restoring democratic institutions and laying the foundations of modern Philippine democracy.
On behalf of the Senate of the Philippines, I extend our deepest condolences to the family of Senator Rasul, her loved ones, and the communities she served with dedication and compassion. May she rest in peace.
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