BBM honors former mentor Juan Ponce Enrile at Malacañang necrological rites

President Ferdinand "BBM" Marcos Jr. honored his "Tito Johnny," the late Juan Ponce Enrile, during necrological rites at Malacañang, recalling him as a mentor and a "constant fixture" in his life.

Marcos Jr. shared that he and his father had a close relationship with Enrile, who served as Defense Minister during the term of the late President Ferdinand E. Marcos Sr.

He noted that Enrile was one of the few individuals his father truly listened to, describing him as "my dad's guy."

The President recalled that he initially expected an awkward transition after their family's return to the Philippines from exile, given their opposing roles after the 1986 EDSA People Power Revolution.

However, he noted their relationship transitioned smoothly, and they began working together as congressmen in the 14th Congress.

Enrile, who died on November 13 at the age of 101, will be buried at the Libingan ng mga Bayani in Taguig.

Enrile is regarded as the architect and implementer of martial law during the Marcos Sr. administration.