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“It is perfectly fitting that today, Independence Day, at around 8:30am, the soldier who dedicated his life and laid it on the line in defending freedom and democracy, has been set free from the pains of this world,” he said.
“The family is grateful that we were able to spend his last moments with us intimately and peacefully,” the mayor added. “I am grateful for the time that we spent in the Senate together, and I am glad we had one last chance to reconnect with him last October, when he attended the Senate reunion. He was as bright and astute as ever, and a fountain of guidance and wisdom for those of us currently in the Senate,” Senate President Miguel Zubiri said.
Former Sen. Franklin Drilon said: “A patriot has fallen. In his lifetime, Sen Pong Biazon always stood, and fought, for what is right for our country. He fought a good fight.”
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