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As the public waits for more details about the passing of former Senator Joker Arroyo, his colleagues have expressed their grief and fond recollections of him.
Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago shared a candid photo of herself and Arroyo, who recently passed away at 88. Santiago wrote this caption: “I am honored to have served alongside Sen. Joker Arroyo. May he find well-deserved rest.”
For his part, Senator Sonny Angara stated, “For the younger generation who may not be aware of Sen. Joker’s contributions to nation-building, they should know that he fought for the restoration of democracy in the Philippines. He fought in the courts and in the streets for the restoration of our civil and political rights which we enjoy today.”
Senator Bongbong Marcos also released a statement on Arroyo’s passing. “I am deeply saddened by the tragic news of Joker Arroyo’s passing. I value greatly my time spent with him in the Senate. Considering where we came from, we often found ourselves in agreement over political questions. I think because of this, I dare say that we eventually became friends. My prayers and thoughts are with his family as they suffer through this great loss,” he said.
Photo: Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago
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