Days after the news about his critical condition was revealed to the public.
In a Facebook post on Thursday, November 13, Katrina Ponce Enrile, the daughter of Chief Presidential Legal Counsel anf former Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile, announced the passing of her father.
She wrote, “It is with profound love and gratitude that my father, Juan Ponce Enrile, peacefully returned to his Creator on November 13, 2025, at 4:21 p.m., surrounded by our family in the comfort of our home.”
According to the 101-year-old political figure’s daughter, her father wished to take his final rest at home, which was something that was honored by his family.
“It was his heartfelt wish to take his final rest at home, with his family by his side. We were blessed to honor that wish and to be with him in those sacred final moments.”
The daughter then requested for the public’s understanding as their family takes a brief moment to grieve in private and honor his late father’s memory together in “quiet and in peace.”
“Details for public viewing will be shared once arrangements have been finalized, so that all who wish to pay their respects may have the opportunity to do so,” she added.
Lastly, “On behalf of our family, I extend our deepest gratitude for the overwhelming love, prayers, and support we have received during this difficult time. Your kindness means more than words can express.”
PRESIDENT MARCOS REACTS
Following the news about Enrile’s passing, President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. issued a statement through his official channels.
He wrote, “We say goodbye to one of the most enduring and respected public servants our country has ever known.”
PBBM also noted that for over 50 years, Juan Ponce Enrile “dedicated his life to serving the Filipino people, helping guide the country through some of its most challenging and defining moments.”
“Even in his final years, he remained brilliant, sharp, and firm in his belief that law and governance must always serve the Filipino people,” added the Chief Executive.
Marcos, Jr. also described Enrile’s passing as the end of a chapter in the nation’s history. “But the mark he leaves behind in law, in governance, and in the hearts of those he served will never be forgotten,” he furthered
To end, he said, “𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘮𝘢𝘵, 𝘛𝘪𝘵𝘰 𝘑𝘰𝘩𝘯𝘯𝘺. 𝘗𝘢𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘮 𝘢𝘵 𝘴𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘮𝘢𝘵 𝘴𝘢 𝘪𝘴𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘣𝘶𝘩𝘢𝘺 𝘯𝘢 𝘣𝘶𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘶𝘴𝘰 𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘺 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘢 𝘴𝘢 𝘣𝘢𝘺𝘢𝘯.”