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Former DFA Secretary Albert del Rosario remembered for fighting for national interest

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Izzy Lee, ABS-CBN News

<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt="Former DFA Secretary Albert del Rosario answers questions from the media as he arrived at the NAIA Terminal 3 on June 21, 2019. George Calvelo, ABS-CBN News/File." src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2023/news/04/23/20190621albert-del-rosario-arrival-gc3292.jpg"/><figcaption>Former DFA Secretary Albert del Rosario answers questions from the media as he arrived at the NAIA Terminal 3 on June 21, 2019. George Calvelo, ABS-CBN News/File.</figcaption></figure></div>MANILA - The first day of the wake of former Department of Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario drew crowds of people who paid their respects and remembered his service to the nation. Del Rosario&#x27;s wake is being held at Sanctuario de San Antonio in Makati City.Former Dean of Ateneo School of Government Tony Laviña spoke highly of Del Rosario&#x27;s dedication and diligence in executing his duties. &quot;Always fighting for the national interest. Pag-defend sa interes sa lupa, tao, at dagat laban sa China,&quot; Laviña said.<ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/04/18/23/ex-dfa-chief-albert-del-rosario-dies-at-83">Former DFA Secretary Albert del Rosario dies at 83</a></li>	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/04/23/23/ex-dfa-chief-del-rosarios-remains-arrive-in-ph-family">&#x27;A patriot has returned home&#x27;: Ex-DFA chief del Rosario&#x27;s remains arrive in Philippines</a></li></ul>Moreover, Del Rosario&#x27;s influence extends beyond his term in the DFA.&quot;Marami siyang na-mentor. Marami siyang mga organizations na nasimulan. He planted so many seeds even in the DFA,&quot; Laviña added.Former Senator Serge Osmeña III, who shared fond memories of Del Rosario, credited him for his firm stance on the West Philippine Sea issue. &quot;I can only think of him as superlative. JC He is the sweetest, the gentle guy I know and yet he was firm against his stance on the West Philippine Sea,&quot; Osmeña said.Del Rosario&#x27;s contribution to the country will continue to be remembered in the coming days. A mass will be held on April 24 at 2 p.m., 5 p.m., and 8 p.m. at Chapels of Sanctuario de San Antonio in Makati City.

The first day of the wake of former DFA Secretary Albert del Rosario drew crowds of people who paid their respects and remembered his service to the nation. 

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Former DFA Secretary Albert del Rosario remembered for fighting for national interest

Izzy Lee,

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Published Apr 24, 2023 12:25 AM PHT

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