She was elected by her colleagues as Senate president pro-tempore in 1993, a post she held until 1996. In 2015, the Senate passed Resolution 1396 honoring her dedication as a public servant and contributions to the nation. ‘Leading voice in foreign relations’The Philippines lost a leading voice in foreign relations at a time the country needed it most, said Senate President Aquilino Pimentel 3rd. “Indeed, the late Senator Leticia Ramos-Shahani remains a shining example of a public servant who our present and future leaders must strive to emulate. Malacañang called Shahani a “profound humanist and exemplary public servant.”

Source: Manila Times March 20, 2017 17:03 UTC