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IN PHOTOS: Edgardo Angara’s Baler homecoming

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IN PHOTOS: Edgardo Angara’s Baler homecoming

Rappler

The remains of former Senate president Edgardo Angara arrive in Baler, Aurora, where residents can pay their final respects to their hometown hero

MANILA, Philippines –  The remains of former Senate president Edgardo Angara arrived in his hometown, Baler, Aurora, on Saturday, May 19.

Angara’s remains were transported by a C295 military plane from Villamor Airbase in Pasay City, Members of his family, led by his wife, Gloria Manalang-Angara, with son Senator Juan Edgardo “Sonny” Angara, and others, received him in Baler.

There will be a 3-day wake in Barangay Reserva, where residents can pay their final respects to the oustanding son of Baler, according to the office of the late lawmaker’s son, Senator Juan Edgardo “Sonny” Angara, who was also in Baler.

Angara will be laid to rest on Tuesday, May 22. 

Here are some photos of his homecoming from Dennis Legaspi, Senator Sonny Angara’s communications director.

ARRIVAL. Soldiers carry the casket bearing the late senator Edgardo Angara upon its arrival in Baler, Aurora. All photos by Mark Pimentel

SALUTE TO LOLO. Senator Sonny Angara's son joins soldiers in saluting the late Senate president Edgardo Angara

MARCH. Soldiers carry the casket of the late senator to a waiting hearse, tailed by members of the Angara family

HOMETOWN HERO. Residents of Baler, Aurora, pay respects to their hometown hero

HOMECOMING. Residents line the streets to wait for the hearse bearing the casket of former Senate president Edgardo Angara

– Rappler.com

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