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Former, incumbent senators pay tribute to ex-Sen. Rodolfo Biazon

Published Jun 19, 2023 05:32 am
Senate officials, past and present, on Monday, June 19, paid their respects to former Senator Rodolfo "Pong" G. Biazon who passed away on June 12, the Philippine Independence Day. BIAZON’S REMAINS ARRIVE AT THE SENATE: The remains of former Sen. Rodolfo G. Biazon arrived at the Senate Monday morning for the necrological service in his honor, June 19, 2023. Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda led Senate officials in welcoming the remains and the family of the late senator. (Senate PRIB Photo)
The remains of the late veteran senator were brought to the Senate session hall for the traditional necrological services given to former members of the 24-man Senate. Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda presided the ceremony. Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri, Legarda, Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva and former Senate Presidents Vicente C. Sotto III and Franklin M. Drilon paid their tribute to the former Chief of Staff of the Armed Force of the Philippines (AFP). During the ceremony, Legarda and other Senate officials presented Senate Resolution No. 652 to the Biazon family led by Biazon’s widow, Monserrat "Monchie" Biazon, and son, Muntinlupa Mayor Rossano Rufino “Ruffy” B. Biazon. Zubiri, who is on official business in Washington, DC, sent his eulogy in a video message. "It’s not quite enough to say that he wore many hats—as a marine, as the Chief of the Armed Forces, as a Congressman, and as a Senator. He didn’t just wear these hats, rather, he lived his entire life embodying the very essence of these roles, and being a public servant par excellence,” Zubiri said in his message. "Maybe that was the military man in him, ready to serve 24/7. He dedicated himself so completely to his work, to our people, and to our country, not just because his job called for him to do so, but simply because he so fiercely loved our country and our people. That is how I will always remember him. An absolute patriot, on and off the battlefield," the incumbent Senate leader added. Legarda, a full colonel of the Philippine Air Force Reserve, said she is appreciative of Biazon’s enthusiasm for bolstering the reserve corps and recognizing its multi-faceted and pivotal role in defense and security. Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda expresses her gratitude to former Sen. Rodolfo Biazon for supporting similar advocacies in the areas of climate change, disaster risk reduction, and national security and defense. (Senate PRIB Photo)

"This is something that I distinctly recall and admire about him,” Legarda said. "He will always be one of the pillars of Philippine defense and security, who fought for peace and democracy. His selfless service and unwavering commitment to this cause make him stand out as an inspiration to many," she also said. “With all that Sen. Pong Biazon had accomplished in this earthly life, it is undeniable that he is an inspirational man and his unwavering determination is unmatched. He had achieved greatness despite the obstacles that he faced throughout his life,” Sotto said also in his speech.
Former Senate President Vicente Sotto III during the necrological services of the Senate for former Sen. Rodolfo "Pong" Biazon. (Senate PRIB Photo)

“He is truly a dynamic, multifaceted individual, and a family man, an excellent soldier, an extraordinary legislator, freedom fighter, and defender of democracy,” added Sotto, who served in the Senate with Biazon during the 9th, 11th and 12th Congresses. Other senators who hailed Biazon’s life were Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva, Senators Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada, and Robinhood “Robin” Padilla; former senators Joey Lina, and Gregorio Honasan II. Senators Nancy Binay, Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa, Risa Hontiveros, Christopher “Bong” Go,  Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito and Sen. Sonny Angara.
Estrada: “We pay tribute to the esteemed former colleague who has left an indelible mark on our political landscape.” Villanueva: “Ultimately, the true honor we can give this great man is to carry on his legacies, especially on issues that are truly close to his heart like national defense and security, housing, good governance, and education, among others.” Former senators Anna Dominique "Nikki" Coseteng, Francisco “Kit” Tatad, Richard Gordon and Orly Mercado, Noli de Castro. In response, Mayor Biazon thanked the Senate saying he and the whole Biazon family are honored by the kind words for his father. Mayor Biazon said his father loved the Senate.

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