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Senate set to hold necrological service for JPE
The Senate has announced that a necrological service will be held for the late former Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile, who passed away at 101 years old.
Senate President Vicente Sotto III confirmed that the service will take place on Wednesday, with a select few senators chosen to deliver eulogies.
The Senate previously adopted Resolution No. 225 honoring Enrile for his extensive service across multiple presidential administrations.
Sotto remembered Enrile, his predecessor and mentor, as a pivotal figure whose contributions are integral to Philippine political history.
The Senate has suspended its sessions until Monday, November 17, as a sign of mourning and will adopt a resolution of condolence.
Enrile's family has agreed to the necrological service and the Senate's planned resolution honoring his life.
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