Press Release
September 16, 2009

PRESS STATEMENT OF SENATOR CHIZ ESCUDERO

ON THE PASSING OF SENATOR SOTERO H. LAUREL

I join the nation in mourning the passing of Former Senate President Pro Tempore Sotero H. Laurel.

As one of the "Magnificent 12" who voted against the extension of the US Military Bases in 1991, Senator Laurel was a true nationalist and advocate of Philippine sovereignty--a cause that is as relevant today as it was 28 years ago when he joined 11 others in ending American military presence in our country.

Thank you, Senator Laurel, for taking a stand for the country and the Filipino people. May we all learn to follow your example. You will always be missed.

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