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Another Filipino statesman left the world as former senator Rene Saguisag passed away on Wednesday at age 84, his family announced.
“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,” Rebo added in the family statement. He was elected senator in 1987 and would serve until 1992. During this period, he worked as chairman of the Senate committee on ethics and privilege and ad hoc committee on the Bataan Nuclear Power Plant.In a statement, Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri joined the nation in mourning the passing of Saguisag, whom he described as “a man of true honor, dignity, and integrity.”
“He may have just served one term in the Senate, but his entire life was devoted to pursuing justice and fairness for every Filipino, particularly through such initiatives as the Free Legal Assistance Group,” said Zubiri.
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