ObituariesJuan Ponce Enrile, nexus of Philippine political power, dies at 101
Controversial politician played key role during late dictator Marcos Sr.'s martial law
Juan Ponce Enrile, pictured in July 2014. The long-serving Philippine politician, whose career was mired in controversy, has died at the age of 101. © Reuters
RAMON ROYANDOYAN
November 13, 2025 21:33 JST
MANILA -- Former Senator Juan Ponce Enrile, a key figure in Philippine politics for more than half a century, including late President Ferdinand Marcos Sr.'s period of martial law in the 1970-80s, has died, Enrile's daughter announced Thursday. He was 101.