Press Release
March 10, 2016

STATEMENT OF SENATE PRESIDENT FRANKLIN M. DRILON ON THE PASSING OF FORMER SENATE PRESIDENT JOVITO R. SALONGA

It is with deep sorrow that I join the entire nation in mourning the passing of former Senate President Jovito R. Salonga. I send my sincere condolences to his family even as I pray that the Lord will strengthen them as they go through this sad and difficult time.

Senator Jovy Salonga was a veritable democrat, patriot and statesman. He dedicated the best years of his life to fight for the restoration of democracy in our country. He led the post-EDSA Senate with his brand of principled leadership and undying love for the motherland.

His brilliance and sterling achievements as lawyer and lawmaker held generations of Filipinos in awe. He set the standard for public service by leading a life of honor and integrity.

Senator Salonga recruited and inducted me into the Liberal Party fifteen years ago. It is my honor to belong to the same institution, and same political party, with such a distinguished public servant.

I am one of the millions of Filipinos who drew inspiration from Senator Jovy. His service to the Filipino masses remains the golden example to which we present and even future generations of lawmakers and leaders must strive to emulate.

Politicians come and go. But only few leave deep footprints on the sands of time like Senator Jovito R. Salonga.

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