Senate Centennial Reunion Dinner
Old Congress Building, National Museum of the Philippines, Manila
October 5, 2016

CELEBRATING THE SENATE’S 100 YEARS: Incumbent and former senators led by Senate President Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III (7th from right 3rd row), reunite for the Senate Centennial Dinner in celebration of the 100th year of the Senate of the Philippines, on Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at the National Museum in Manila. In photo are, from left to right, (front row) Senators Santanina Rasul, Eva-Estrada Kalaw, and Rene Espina; (2nd row) Senators Grace Poe, Luisa Ejercito Estrada, and Risa Hontiveros; (3rd row) Senators Edgardo Ilarde, Emmanuel “Manny” Paquiao, Cynthia Villar, Nancy Binay, Richard Gordon, Franklin Drilon, Anna Dominique Coseteng, Vicente “Tito” Sotto III, Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III, Juan Ponce Enrile, Aquilino “Nene” Pimentel Jr., former President Joseph Ejercito Estrada, and Senators Leila de Lima and Wigberto Tañada; (4th row) Senators Paolo Benigno “Bam” Aquino IV, Francisco Tatad, Victor Siga, Gregorio Honasan II, former Vice-President Noli de Castro, and Senators Ralph Recto, Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri, Joey Lina Jr., Heherson Alvarez, Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito, Juan Edgardo “Sonny” Angara, and Joel Villanueva; along with (top row) Senators Alfredo Lim, Francis “Chiz” Escudero, Rodolfo Biazon and Sherwin “Win” Gatchalian. (PRIB Photo by Alexis Nueva España/ 6 October 2016)

SENATE CENTENNIAL DINNER: Senate President Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III commends the rich history and legacy of the Philippine Senate during his speech at the Senate centennial dinner held Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at the National Museum, Manila. Pimentel said the Senate would always strive to fulfill the Filipino people’s dreams of a better Philippines, no matter what challenges the institution may face. “We will stay true to our duty and continue to be relevant to our peoples’ lives and our country’s history,” he said. (OSP photo by Ariel Cagadas/ 06 October 2016)

THE SENATE PRESIDENTS: (from left to right) Senate President Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III (2016-present) celebrates the Philippine Senate's Centennial Anniversary alongside former Senate Presidents Franklin Drilon (2000; 2001- 2004; 2004- 2006; 2013- 2016), Juan Ponce Enrile (2008- 2010; 2010- 2013) and Aquilino "Nene" Pimentel Jr. (2000- 2001) during the Senate centennial dinner Wednesday evening, October 5, 2016. Two other former Senate Presidents, Edgardo Angara (1993-1995) and Manuel Villar Jr. (2006-2008), were unable to attend the event. The Centennial dinner is part of the activities commemorating the Senate's 100 years of service to the nation, dating back to its creation in October 16, 1916 during the American period. (PRIB Photo by Joseph Vidal/ 06 October 2016)