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Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, May 15) – Former Senator Tessie Aquino-Oreta died, her son confirmed Friday. She was 75 years old.
Her son, the Mayor of Malabon, Lenlen Oreta, said he passed away Thursday night. The cause of death was not disclosed.
“On behalf of my family, it is with great sadness that I announce the death of my mother at 10:48 pm on May 14. Former Senator Tessie Aquino-Oreta was a public official who dedicated her life to the country and her hometown. adoptive. from Malabon. She was a loving grandmother, mother and wife and friend of those whose lives she touched. We ask for her prayers for mom, “wrote the mayor on his official Facebook page.
Maria Teresa Aquino-Oreta was elected senator in 1998 and served during the 11th Congress. Before joining the Senate, he was a member of the House of Representatives for three consecutive terms, from 1987 to 1998, representing the Malabon-Navotas district.
She was the younger sister of former Senator Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr., whose murder in 1983 sparked a series of protests that led to the “popular power” revolt that ousted then-strong Ferdinand Marcos in 1986.
She is survived by her husband Antolin Oreta Jr. and four children.
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