And from the tourism industry to the national assembly, the new PUP senators were announced yesterday and they include one of the youngest persons to ever be appointed to the upper house.
30 year old Britney Galvez isn't just representing youths but also women. She said this achievement isn't just for her, but it's for those who are underrepresented in parliament.
Britney Galvez, PUP Senator
"This is not just about me, this is about youth and women all over this country. Having this appointment is not just a personal achievement, it is achievement to me for everyone to be able to see me there as a youth."
"Other youth and women can now envision that as well and like I said I want to commend the government and I'm happy to support a government that is committed to inclusive leadership. What can be expected is that I will carry the spirit of youth from all across this country in my role."
"Like I said this is not just about me, this is about all of us and I am committed to serving my country in this role. I've asked me five years ago if I would be here. I would not have given this answer but I hope it is an inspiration to other young people and women that they can do this and there's nothing to limit you and to this role I really hope to just bring everyone along with me."
Jules Vasquez
"Do you have further political aspirations or is it something that you can foresee happening sometime down the road?"
Britney Galvez, PUP Senator
"Well that's a hard question to answer because I can't really say per se yes that is something I'm interested in but I know that this role will give me a lot of experience and I am hoping to learn as much as I can."
"I've always been committed to lifelong learning and so I'm just happy to be able to serve in this role and we'll see where we go from there."
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