Former senator Tessie Aquino-Oreta dies

Former senator Maria Teresa “Tessie” Aquino-Oreta died on Thursday, her son, Malabon City Mayor Antolin Oreta 3rd, confirmed on his Facebook page on Friday.

“On behalf of my family, it is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my mom at 10:48 p.m. of May 14,” the mayor wrote.