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MANILA — In an emotional interview on DZMM Teleradyo’s “Alam Na Dis!” on Thursday evening, Katrina Ponce Enrile, daughter of Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Juan Ponce Enrile, opened up about her father’s final days, his wishes, and the legacy he leaves behind.“Siyempre po, labas-pasok po si Dad sa ospital since October kasi nagkaroon nga siya ng recurring pneumonia,” Katrina shared.“Alam mo naman si Dad, mainipin masyado… so kahit ‘di pa tapos yung mga medications niya, gusto na niyang umuwi.” She recounted how Enrile’s condition worsened in recent days, prompting the family to fulfill his final request: to pass away at home, surrounded by loved ones. <div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/11/13/juan-ponce-enrile-passes-away-1733">Juan Ponce Enrile passes away </a> </div>“Lahat po ng pamilya ay nandito po sa tabi niya… we all said our goodbyes… wala naman po kaming pagkukulang sa isa’t isa.” Katrina also revealed that her father left behind personal messages intended for President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., whom he regarded with deep affection. “Actually, marami po siyang binilin sa akin. Pero para kay Presidente iyon,” she said. “Alam mo, mahal na mahal ni Dad si Presidente; kahit nasa ospital yan, laging tinatanong yan sa akin ay ‘How is Bongbong?’”She emphasized the depth of their relationship, saying, “Ang tingin niya sa Presidente ay parang anak niya na rin po.”Beyond personal matters, Katrina said her father remained deeply concerned about the country’s future. “Yun ang isang hiling na hindi natupad… na masabi niya at maayos niya yung kasiguraduhan ng future natin as a nation.” Reflecting on her close bond with her father, Katrina described him as more than a parent. <div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/11/13/-salamat-tito-johnny-marcos-jr-pays-tribute-to-enrile-for-decades-of-public-service-1843">‘Salamat, Tito Johnny’: Marcos Jr. pays tribute to Enrile for decades of public service</a></div>“’Di ko lang po siya ama, mentor ko po siya, kaibigan ko po siya, taga-protekta ko po siya,” she said.“Ngayon, paggising ko bukas ng umaga ay wala na po siya, ‘di ko na po siya mapupuntahan.” She also addressed the public’s varied reactions to Enrile’s passing. “Oo, nakikita namin [yung mga memes], and natatawa na lang kami,” she said.“Alam naman din namin na may mga taong nagmamahal kay Dad, meron ding mga galit kay Dad… kaya dun naman sa mga masaya na nawala na po si Juan Ponce Enrile sa Pilipinas at sa mundo ay mag-inuman na lang po sila ngayon.”Katrina confirmed that a public viewing will be held, with details to be announced soon.

In an emotional interview on DZMM Teleradyo’s “Alam Na Dis!” on Thursday evening, Katrina Ponce Enrile, daughter of Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Juan Ponce Enrile, opened up about her father’s final days, his wishes, and the legacy he leaves behind.

In an emotional interview on DZMM Teleradyo’s “Alam Na Dis!” on Thursday evening, Katrina Ponce Enrile, daughter of Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Juan Ponce Enrile, opened up about her father’s final days, his wishes, and the legacy he leaves behind.

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Katrina Ponce Enrile shares final moments with her father

Carlos Trazo,

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Published Nov 13, 2025 10:23 PM PHT

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