President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. mourned the passing of his chief presidential legal counsel, Juan Ponce Enrile, describing him ‘one of the most enduring and respected public servants our country has ever known.’
Enrile’s death was announced by his daughter, Katrina, in a Facebook post Thursday evening. He was 101 years old.
‘We say goodbye to 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,’ the president said in a social media post.
Marcos noted that Enrile’s passing marks an end to a chapter in the country’s history.
‘But the mark he leaves behind in law, in governance, and in the hearts of those he served will never be forgotten,’ he said.’Thank you so much, Tito Johnny. Goodbye and thank you for a life you wholeheartedly offered to the nation,’ Marcos remarked.
Enrile died at 4:21 p.m. on Nov. 13. Details for public viewing are yet to be shared by his family.