Arroyo remembers De Venecia: We shared a commitment to democracy

MANILA, Philippines — Former President and now Pampanga Rep. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo remembered former Speaker Jose de Venecia as a long-time partner in public service, with whom she shared a commitment to democracy and political stability. In a statement on Tuesday, Arroyo said that she mourns de Venecia’s passing not only because he was a