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Senate to honor Juan Ponce Enrile
By Nidz Godino
“Manong Johnny not only displayed his excellence as public servant but also continues to capture public interest, with inspired netizens regarding him as ‘immortal Enrile’ who has lived through various eras and world events,” Senate President Francis Escudero said for contributing to successes of eight presidents in his various capacities, former Senate president now Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Juan Ponce Enrile should be honored by Senate.
Escudero, filed Senate Resolution No. 1223 honoring Enrile for his untiring service and contributions to the country and Filipino people.
He said “Enrile deserves nation’s commendation and snappy salute for his incomparable performance as public servant, as well as his contributions to the country and Filipino people worthy of emulation of present and future generations.”
He noted that at 100 years old, Enrile, whether as senator or a Cabinet member, has contributed to successes of administrations of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., late former presidents Ferdinand Marcos Sr., Corazon Aquino, Fidel Ramos and Benigno Aquino III and former presidents Joseph Estrada, Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and Rodrigo Duterte.
Escudero said centenarian former Senate president has dedicated his life to public service as finance secretary and acting chairman of Monetary Board (1966-1968), justice secretary (1968-1970), defense secretary (1970-1986), Batasan Pambansa parliamentarian (1978-1986), senator (1987-1992, 1995-2001, 2004-2010 and 2010-2016) and as Cagayan congressman at the House of Representatives (1992-1995).
“Known for his favorite line ‘Gusto ko, happy ka,’ the former Senate president or Manong Johnny, as he is often called, has proven to the nation that his is not mere campaign slogan but commitment to promote public welfare, as shown by laws he authored on national security, health, climate change, reforms on national elections, power industry and the national taxation regime, among others,” the Senate President added.
Escudero said Manong Johnny secured prominent place in pages of Philippine history when, as defense minister, he and then Armed Forces vice chief of staff Fidel Ramos led 1986 EDSA people power revolution, followed by his being one of only two minority members (along with Estrada) in Senate from 1987 to 1992, where he expertly scrutinized bills and resolutions.
Enrile, however, was also implicated in several coup attempts against Corazon Aquino when she was president.
He was recently cleared of plunder together with his aide Gigi Reyes in connection with funneling of his pork barrel funds to bogus non-government organizations set up by Janet Lim Napoles.
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