MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. led the nation in mourning the death of Chief Presidential Legal Counsel and former Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile on Thursday, delivering a deeply personal tribute to his “Tito Johnny,” whom he described as “one of the most enduring and respected public servants our country has ever known.”
“For over 50 years, Juan Ponce Enrile dedicated his life to serving the Filipino people, helping guide the country through some of its most challenging and defining moments,” Marcos said in a statement.
Even in his final years, the President said Enrile “remained brilliant, sharp, and firm in his belief that law and governance must always serve the Filipino people.”
“His passing marks the close of a chapter in our nation’s history. But the mark he leaves behind in law, in governance, and in the hearts of those he served will never be forgotten,” Marcos said.
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