Former Senate President Enrile Fights for His Life
Former Senate President and Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Juan Ponce Enrile is in a critical condition as he battles a severe case of pneumonia. The somber news was announced by Senator Jinggoy Estrada during the Senate's plenary session on Tuesday, November 11, 2025.
A Grim Prognosis from a Reliable Source
Senator Estrada revealed that, according to a very reliable source, the 101-year-old political figure is currently admitted in the intensive care unit of an undisclosed hospital. The senator further shared the distressing prognosis, stating that Enrile has a slim chance of surviving his illness.
This health crisis follows Enrile's recent hospitalization, which prevented him from physically attending the promulgation of his remaining graft charges in October. Those charges were related to the alleged misuse of his P172.8 million Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF).
Recent Legal Acquittal Amid Health Struggles
In a significant legal development, the Sandiganbayan acquitted the former senator of the graft charges. This legal victory, however, is now overshadowed by his grave health condition as the nation watches for updates on his status.
