Palace condoles with family of late Senator Alvarez who succumbed to COVID-19

April 20, 2020

Malacanang extended on Monday its sympathies to the family of former Senator Heherson Alvarez, who passed away due to coronavirus disease. He was 80.

"The Palace expresses its deep condolences to the family, led by his wife Cecile, friends, colleagues of Senator Heherson 'Sony' Alvarez," said Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque in a statement.

He cited Alvarez's "distinguished record as a public servant." 

"He served the government for over forty years as a constitutional delegate, freedom fighter, legislator, and former Cabinet member," he said.

Alvarez became an environment secretary of former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.

"We pray that the perpetual light will shine upon Senator Sonny, and that his soul, through the mercy of the Almighty, may rest in eternal peace," Roque added. Celerina Monte/DMS