![]() “That was our consensus, because we are in a very awkward position, as there has been no official confirmation from the family.” Responding to questions, he said that as discussed with Senate Vicente Sotto III, the session would push through on Wednesday. I do not know what is the best thing to do.” On plans in the Senate to honor the late senator, Senate President Franklin Drilon said in an interview with reporters: “You know, I find it very awkward because there is no official confirmation from the family. This has put Senate leaders in a bind, as without an official confirmation for the family, they could not prepare a tribute for the late senator. While Arroyo’s death has been reported, his family has yet to release an official statement on it. ![]() “ Gusto ng pamilya yata na huwag kumalat kaya lang naglabasan na (I think the family didn’t want it to be reported first, but it leaked anyway),” Binay said. ![]() Vice President Jejomar Binay, a close friend of Arroyo, said in interview with reporters on Wednesday that he received the news about his close friend’s death around lunchtime on Tuesday, but was told to keep it a “secret” for the meantime. He is survived by wife Felicitas Aquino, with whom he has a daughter, his namesake Joker and two daughters with first wife Odelia Gregorio – Ma Antonia Odelia “Maoi” Gregorio Arroyo and Ma Zef Francisca “Baba” Arroyo. He served as Executive Secretary of President Corazon Aquino from 1986 to 1987. The Arroyo family left for the United States last week, and was to stay there from 3 weeks to a month, said the senator, who asked not be named.Īrroyo, a human rights lawyer under the Marcos dictatorship, was a Makati representative for 9 years, and a senator for 12 years. The cause of the 88-year-old Arroyo’s death is not immediately clear. MANILA, Philippines (2nd UPDATE) – Former senator Joker Arroyo died on Monday, October 5, a senator close to him confirmed on Wednesday, October 7.
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