Binay mourns passing of close friend Pimentel, describes him as ‘a true patriot’

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Former vice president Jejomar “Jojo” Binay deeply mourned the passing of his friend, former Senate president, Aquilino “Nene” Pimentel Jr. who he described as “a true patriot.”

The former senator, who authored the Local Government Code, passed away on Sunday morning. He was 85 years old.

“I join the nation in grief as we mourn the passing of former Senate President Nene Pimentel. Nene was an exemplary public servant who championed the empowerment and development of local government units. He authored the Local Government Code, which, to this day, continues to be the fundamental law governing LGUs,” Binay said in a statement.

The former vice president said that he and Pimentel founded the now ruling party, Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan . “More than a senator, Nene was a friend. We started PDP-Laban together, and have fought alongside each other on issues that will protect our people and promote progress,” he recalled.“Nene is a true patriot, whose years of service to the nation, tells of profound love for Filipinos and a deep dedication to ensuring the growth and strengthening of our institutions towards a stronger democracy. Salamat, Nene sa ilang dekada ng paninilbihan sa sambayanang Pilipino ,” Binay said.

 

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