JPE writes memoir

Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile’s book launch was the place to be on September 27. “Juan Ponce Enrile: A Memoir” is a 754-page autobiography of one of the country’s most controversial and, to martial law victims, one of the most hated personalities. The memoir was printed by ABS-CBN Publishing, which is owned by the Lopez family, one of the families whose businesses suffered under martial law. ABS-CBN was one of the first media companies shut down by the Marcos government after the 1972 declaration of martial law; Enrile was then defense minister. ABS-CBN did not only publish the book; it also aired the book launch live on its news channel ANC and website. Last Sunday, ABS-CBN aired the documentary “Johnny,” which was based on the book.

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