 In 2001, physician Luisa Estrada became the first former first lady to win a seat in Senate.On few occasions, individuals who are not spouses of the incumbent president has perform tasks reserved for the First Lady or First Gentleman effectively rendering them as the "de facto" holder of the position in selected occasions; most often they are a direct relative of the President.To date, only Elpidio Quirino, Corazon Aquino, and Benigno Aquino III had no first lady or first gentleman.