Juan Ponce Enrile dies at 101

Juan Ponce Enrile, a storied politician with a controversial history, died on Thursday, November 13, at the age of 101.

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His daughter Katrina Ponce Enrile confirmed his death in a Facebook post. Enrile had been confined in the intensive care unit, battling pneumonia.

"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," she said.

"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," she added.

Katrina said that her father dedicated his life to public service. She asked the public for understanding as the family grieves privately.

A public viewing will be held with the family announcing details soon.

During the Senate's plenary session on Tuesday, November 11, Sen. Jinggoy Estrada, Enrile's co-accused in the pork barrel scam, said he had a credible source indicating that the former Senate president was in critical condition.