DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
P R E S S  S T A T E M E N T
2330 Roxas Blvd., Pasay City, Philippines                                                         Tel. No. 834-4000                                                                                   www.dfa.gov.ph

STATEMENT OF THE
HONORABLE DR. ALBERTO G. ROMULO
SECRETARY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
ON THE DEATH OF
FORMER SENATOR RAUL ROCO
5 AUGUST 2005

I, together with the President and the Filipino nation, join all in mourning the passing away of a great leader and a dear friend.

Former Senator Roco was a dear and esteemed colleague in the Senate, and as a member and as the Majority Leader of the Senate, I worked very well with him.

Senator Roco was instrumental in the passage of landmark legislations that continue to benefit his countrymen.

He is irreplaceable, and his record, integrity, decency, and statesmanship remain a model for all to emulate.

I salute Senator Roco.  END


 
/jay