Juan Ponce Enrile, nexus of Philippine political power, dies at 101

Controversial politician played key role during late dictator Marcos Sr.'s martial law

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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

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.

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