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Senate: Biazon was an outstanding public servant and the ‘epitome of humility’
Senate members and employees held a necrological service for former senator and military chief, Rodolfo “Pong” Biazon, on Monday morning. In his eulogy, former Senate President Vicente Sotto III remembered Baizon’s humble beginnings that made him become a “fearless legislator and well-decorated military official attributable to his hard work, perseverance, and fighting for what is right.” “Adversities did not hinder him from climbing both political and military—as a leader, so to speak,” Sotto said. Sotto also feted Biazon for advancing his advocacies for low-cost housing and benefits for soldiers while making sure that all sectors of society will benefit from the bills he crafted. “He is a truly dynamic and multi-faceted individual, a family man and excellent soldier, an extraordinary legislator, freedom fighter and defender of democracy who relished his life to the fullest, and above all his accomplishments, he will be most remembered as a good father, a loving husband, and a dear friend,” Sotto said. Former Senator Jose Lina Jr. described Biazon as an excellent and outstanding Filipino, a warrior and a statesman as well as a devoted public servant “whose integrity and compassion to the people are indeed worth emulating.” “All throughout his life, in the service of the Filipino people, Pong was an epitome of humility, simplicity, and decorum,” said Lina, adding that Biazon has the “compassion, understanding and pleasing traits of an exemplary public servant to be able to connect more effectively to the people.” Former Senator Gregorio Honasan II paid his last respects to Biazon, remembering Biazon’s unwavering dedication to public service. “Manong Pong walks the talk and showed by living example that an ordinary imperfect man—together, I underscored the word together— dream, pray, worked hard, and sacrificed to build a strong sovereign nation for the next generation. They all become heroes,” Honasan said. Also, former Senate President Franklin Drilon bid farewell to his departed ex-colleague and a good friend in the Upper Chamber. Drilon honors Biazon’s career as an inspiration, saying: “No one can question his capability and his dedication to public service and loyalty to the country.” “He was fearless and undoubted even in the face of death,” Drilon said. “Every little thing that could erode his beloved Philippines was worth his time to be able to bring on the floor of the Senate.” During the necrological service, several incumbent senators likewise delivered their eulogy for Biazon, followed by a public viewing of Biazon's remains in the Senate until 1 p.m. Biazon, a native of Batac, Ilocos Norte, entered the Philippine Military Academy as a cadet at 21, serving the military for three and a half decades. He then became the 21st AFP chief who served from 24 to 12 April 1991—the first and only from the ranks of the Philippine Marines. Prior to this, Biazon also served as the AFP Vice Chief of Staff, Commanding General of AFP-NCR Defense Command and Commandant of the Philippine Marine Corps. Biazon is the first PMA alumnus to be elected as a senator and served in the 9th Congress from 1992 up to 1995 and from 1998 until 2010—where he was recognized as an exemplary defender of Philippine democracy and the people’s freedom. From Pasay City, Biazon’s remains will be transferred to the Philippine Marines headquarters in Taguig City later in the afternoon, for the final salute and execution of full military honors to Biazon. Biazon died age of 88 on 12 June 2023 after battling pneumonia. His family earlier confirmed that Biazon was diagnosed with lung cancer in July last year. The Senate issued a resolution honoring Biazon's legacies as well as expressing sincere sympathy and condolences for the passing of the veteran legislator. The post Senate: Biazon was an outstanding public servant and the ‘epitome of humility’ appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
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