MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Sunday mourned the death former Senate President Aquilino “Nene” Pimentel Jr. Calling Pimentel the “Father of the Local Government Code,” the Palace remembered the former Senate President’s efforts for a stronger local governance in the country. The Palace joins the Filipino people in mourning the demise of former Senate President Aquilino Pimentel, Jr. and expressing condolences to his family, loved ones, colleagues and friends,” presidential spokesperson Salvador Panelo said in a statement. “Our people thank former Senator Pimentel for his long, fearless and principled track record of public service. “As we pay tribute and honor to this respected and courageous statesman, we fervently pray for the Almighty to grant Senator Nene eternal repose.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer October 20, 2019 04:52 UTC