Sen. Helena Benitez returns to Senate for last time

Senator Helena Benitez. FILE PHOTO

Past and incumbent senators attended on Tuesday the necrological services at the Senate for former Senator Helena Benitez, who passed away last Thursday at the age of 102.

Benitez’s remains arrived at the main entrance of the Senate building shortly before 10:00 a.m. After a short ceremony, her remains were brought to the session hall of the chamber.

Among those who attended the necrological services for the late senator were Senate President Franklin Drilon, and Senators Vicente “Tito” Sotto III and Risa Hontiveros, former Senators Santanina Rasul , Wigberto Tañada, Letecia Ramos-Shahani, family members and friends.

Rasul, Tañada and Shahani were among those who delivered their eulogies for the late senator.

Benitez served as senator from 1967 to 1972.