Senate files resolution honoring late Sen Rene Saguisag

The Senate filed a resolution expressing sympathy and condolences for the late former Senator Rene Saguisag, who passed away at the age of 84 on April 24.

Senate leaders including President Juan Miguel Zubiri, Pro Tempore Loren Legarda, Majority Leader Joel Villanueva, and Minority Leader Aquilino 'Koko' Pimentel III jointly filed Senate Resolution No. 1009 to honor Saguisag's legacy.

The resolution highlights Saguisag's dedication to justice and human rights throughout his career as a lawyer and public servant.

Saguisag served as President Cory Aquino's spokesman in 1986 and provided legal aid to victims of human rights abuses during martial law.

As a senator from 1987 to 1992, Saguisag chaired the Senate Committee on Ethics and Privilege and the ad hoc Committee on the Bataan Nuclear Power Plant.

The resolution also acknowledges his contributions to enacting laws such as Republic Act No. 6713 (Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees) and Republic Act No. 6770 (Ombudsman Act of 1989).

Despite the tradition, Saguisag's family decided not to hold a necrological service for him.