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One of the Philippines’ praiseworthy former senators, Joker
Arroyo, had just passed away last October 5, 2015 due to his serious heart
illness. His life peacefully ended at the age of 88. According to reports, Former
Senator Rene Saguisag stated that Arroyo died in the United States after an
unsuccessful heart operation.
Many Filipinos including the politicians who have worked
with Arroyo are in their melancholic state. Joker Arroyo, tracing his works and
years in service, has done a lot of remarkable acts and has genuinely served
the Filipinos with bursting passion. On September 1972, President Ferdinand
Marcos released his Proclamation Act placing Philippines under martial law and the former senator is the very first lawyer to challenge and question its legality under
the 1935 Philippine Constitution. Arroyo was also appointed as the executive
secretary under President Corazon Aquino’s term. Years after, he had worked as
Makati City's congressman for nine years and had served the Philippine Senate for 12
years. During his term at the 13th congress, Arroyo has chaired the
Senate Blue Ribbon Committee, the Senate Justice, the Human Rights Committee
and the Senate Public Services Committee. His term ended on June 30, 2013.
Joker Arroyo hasn’t been involved in immense political
issues such as the pork barrel scam. In fact, he was the one who endorsed Former
President Joseph Estrada’s impeachment and he was also the lead prosecutor of Estrada's trial.
Arroyo has also received various awards and commendations
for his significant works in his profession and in public service. Our nation
is in grief today for one of his mighty people who have given his utmost
service for the country has just passed away. May you find rest in peace,
Senator Joker Arroyo.
source: boy viral
