Marcos offers condolences on ex-Senator Rodolfo Biazon's passing

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. on Tuesday offered his condolences to the family of former Senator Rodolfo "Pong" Biazon, who passed away due to pneumonia.

"We mourn the loss of a distinguished public servant, a former Armed Forces chief, and legislator who dedicated his life to serving the country and the Filipino people," Marcos said in a statement.

"The thoughts and prayers of a grateful nation are with his family as we remember his remarkable service to the nation."

Marcos noted that Senator Biazon had displayed leadership and statesmanship as a military man and a veteran lawmaker during his many years of service.

He noted that Biazon was highly respected for being opinionated, conscientious, and virtuous as he fought for his mission and advocacies.

"On behalf of the loving Filipinos, we pay our respect, honor the memory and pray for the eternal repose of the soul of former Senator Pong Biazon," said Marcos.

On Monday, June 12, Former Senator and Armed Forces chief of staff Rodolfo Biazon passed away after battling pneumonia, according to one of his sons. He was 88. — DVM, GMA Integrated News