ISA umanong malaking kawalan sa bansa ang pumanaw na si dating Foreign Affairs Sec. Albert del Rosario.

Ito ang sinabi ni Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez na nakiisa sa pakikiramay kay del Rosario.

“Our country has just lost a consummate diplomat, a humble and conscientious public servant and civilian, and a staunch and passionate defender of national sovereignty,” sabi ni Speaker Romualdez.

Ayon kay Speaker Romualdez maaalala si del Rosario bilang isang Pilipino na ipinaglaban ang teritoryo ng bansa partikular sa West Philippine Sea.

“Our thoughts and prayers go to his loved ones, friends, associates, colleagues in government, and most especially to his family, at this most difficult time,” dagdag pa ni Speaker Romualdez.