Former Senate President Nene Pimentel passes away at 85

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Sun, 20 Oct 2019 04:30:13 +0000

FORMER Sen. Nene Pimentel (Photo lifted from Sen. Koko Pimente’s FB account)

Former Senate President Aquilino “Nene” Pimentel Jr. passed away at 5 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 20, his family confirmed. He was 85.

“Our beloved Tatay Nene has joined his Creator at 5 a.m. today, Oct. 20, 2019. We thank all those who have been a part of his life. We ask for prayers for the repose of Tatay Nene’s soul. Thank you to all,” his son, Sen. Koko Pimentel, said in a statement.

Pimentel was reportedly brought to the hospital Monday last week and his family asked for prayers for the founder of the  Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan, the political party of President  Duterte.

Pimentel has more than 50 years of experience in governance and politics, having served the Senate for three terms – 1987 to 1992, 1998 to 2004, and 2004 to 2010. He was form
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