Juan Ponce Enrile, one of the Philippines' most enduring and influential political figures, has died at the age of 101, his family confirmed on Thursday. His daughter, Katrina, announced that the former senator and defence chief passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family.
The news immediately trended across social media platforms, where Enrile's long and complex legacy resurfaced in public debate. His death marks the end of a political era that spanned the Cold War, the Marcos dictatorship, and the Philippines' modern democratic transition.
