Enrile’s loss of life ‘marks shut of a chapter’ in PH historical past

‘For over 50 years, Juan Ponce Enrile devoted his life to serving the Filipino folks, serving to information the nation by way of a few of its most difficult and defining moments,’ says President Marcos

MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday, November 13, paid tribute to his Chief Presidential Authorized Counsel Juan Ponce Enrile as “one of the enduring and revered public servants the nation has ever identified,” following the latter’s loss of life on the age of 101.

“For over 50 years, Juan Ponce Enrile devoted his life to serving the Filipino folks, serving to information the nation by way of a few of its most difficult and defining moments. Even in his ultimate years, he remained good, sharp, and agency in his perception that regulation and governance should at all times serve the Filipino folks,” Marcos stated in an announcement.

“His passing marks the shut of a chapter in our nation’s historical past. However the mark he leaves behind in regulation, in governance, and within the hearts of these he served won’t ever be forgotten,” he added.

The Senate suspended plenary session on Thursday afternoon following affirmation of the loss of life of Enrile, a former Senate president, “as an indication of respect and mourning.” It should resume session on Monday, November 17.

“He had devoted his entire life, even till his final days, to public service, and we are going to bear in mind him for his formidable mind and compassion to the folks, particularly the workers of the Senate,” Senate President Vicente Sotto III stated in an announcement.

“As we mourn his passing, we discover consolation in figuring out that the legacy of Manong Johnny will at all times dwell on, etched throughout the partitions of this establishment that he cherished. And that his service to the nation shall be ceaselessly etched within the hearts of many Filipinos,” he added.

Following the Senate’s custom, the higher chamber is anticipated to undertake a decision expressing its condolences to the Enrile household, and to carry a necrological service for Enrile.

The Division of Nationwide Protection (DND) additionally paid tribute to its longest-serving chief. Enrile was protection secretary through the Ferdinand E. Marcos authorities, and was the implementor of Marcos Sr.’s Martial Regulation. He additionally served lower than a yr beneath Marcos’ successor, Corazon Aquino.

“Enrile is an icon in protection coverage and technique, and performed a foundational position in constructing the trendy Division of Nationwide Protection. His lengthy and storied profession in public service marked profound adjustments in our nation’s historical past. His legacy in our nation’s politics and governance will at all times be remembered,” the DND stated in an announcement. – with reviews from Bea Cupin, Tatiana Maligro/Rappler.com