By Meanne Corvera
Eagle News Service
Senators on Wednesday, May 16, passed a resolution in recognition of former Senate President Juan Edgardo Angara’s contributions to society.
The Senate also held necrological services for Angara, who passed away due to an “apparent heart attack” over the weekend at 83 years old.
Among those who gave a tribute to Angara were former President and Manila Mayor Joseph Estrada, former President and Pampanga Rep. Gloria Arroyo, former Senator Rene Saguisag and former Senate President Nene Pimentel.
From the Senate, Angara’s remains will be returned to the Heritage Park in Taguig, after which they will be brought to the University of the Philippines where he also served as president.
His remains will then be brought to Aurora for the scheduled burial on May 20.
Angara served as Senate president from 1993 to 1995.
He was senator from 1987 to 1998, and from 2001 to 2013, and was also executive secretary under then-President Estrada’s term.
It was Angara who pushed for a Philippine – Spanish Friendship Day and for free tuition in colleges and universities.