Former senator Rene Saguisag, a freedom fighter and human rights lawyer who contributed to crafting the code of conduct and ethical standards for public officials and employees, died late Tuesday at the age of 84.
MANILA, Philippines —
Rebo’s post added, “For him, expertise in law was a means to serve the poor and disenfranchised, and he provided free legal aid to those in need. We are grateful that, in his final months, he was able to spend time with relatives, friends and countless supporters. He passed away knowing that he was much loved and respected.”
Zubiri said that as a member of the Senate, Saguisag co-authored laws that up to now uphold the highest standards in public service, such as the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees and the Ombudsman Act of 1989 . Sen. Grace Poe said Saguisag “devoted his time and brilliance to many, especially the disadvantaged in society,” remembering how he stood by her in her “citizenship battle with the courts.”
Sen. Robinhood Padilla also extended his “deepest sympathies to the family and loved ones of Ka Rene Saguisag,” who he considered a mentor not only in law but in life. Former Senate president Vicente Sotto III also paid tribute, describing Saguisag as a humble public servant and true advocate of justice.
The Makabayan bloc at the House of Representatives mourned the death of Saguisag, “a staunch advocate for human rights and democracy in the Philippines.” “We lost a brave patriot in the midst of the rampant violations of our sovereign and territorial rights by several foreign powers, including China and the United States,” Pamalakaya chairman Fernando Hicap said in a statement yesterday.
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