At 95, Juan Ponce Enrile pushes his luck for last political comeback
At the age of 95 years old, Juan Ponce Enrile doesn't sound as old as he can be. He has a sharp mind, he is very articulate and has a wide knowledge when it comes to law, government and more because he is serving his fourth term as a Senator. He was first elected senator in 1987 and was re-elected for a second term in 1995. Juan Ponce Enrile was born on February 14, 1924, he is now 95 years old and is the oldest living public servant in the Government today. His secret to long life? Aside from a diet heavy on vegetables, Enrile also exercises religiously. He walks a lot and exercise everyday for 30 minutes or even an hour. In 2004, Enrile made a comeback bid for his third Senate term and was re-elected for a fourth term in 2010. Enrile has also served at the helm of the Senate twice--first under the administration of Gloria Macapagal Arroyo from 2008 to 2010, and again under Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III from 2010 to 2013. It was under his leadership when t...