PBBM celebrates Enrile’s 101st Birthday

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. celebrated Juan Ponce Enrile’s  101st birthday.

Enrile, also known as JPE, is Marcos’ Chief Presidential Legal Counsel whose birthday also falls on Valentine’s Day.

“Today, we celebrate a man and his life — a life that, by any measure, has been truly well-lived,” he said in his message.

Marcos described Enrile as a statesman, a legal luminary and an exemplary public servant who “has not only witnessed history but has actively shaped it."

He also noted the wealth of wisdom and experience that Enrile has gained and shared to his allies Marcos.

“The fact that his natal day coincides with Valentine’s Day reminds us that the sharpness of his mind is equaled only by the warmth of his heart for the Filipino people,” Marcos said.

“Happy Birthday, Secretary Tata Johnny Ponce Enrile! We are truly blessed to have you on our team as our Chief Presidential Legal Counsel,” he added.

JPE has served both Marcos administration and was a key figure during and after the events of the administration of Ferdinand Marcos Sr.

Enrile was the Defense Minister of the Marcos Sr. administration. Prior to this appointment, he was the Commissioner of the Bureau of Customs from 1966 to 1968; Undersecretary for Finance from 1966 to 1968; and Secretary of the Department of Justice from 1968 to 1970.

He continued his political career in 1992 when he became a member of the House of Representatives representing the 1st district of Cagayan from 1992 to 1995 and later moved on to the upper chamber of Congress as a Senator.

He was the 21st Senate President from 2008 to 2013.

As Chief Presidential Legal Counsel, Enrile is tasked to provide legal advice and assistance to the President and perform such other duties and functions as he may assign.