- Born
- Died
- Birth nameJuan Valentin Furagganan
- Juan Ponce Enrile was born on February 14, 1924 in Gonzaga, Cagayan, Philippines. He was an actor, known for Handog Ng Pilipino Sa Mundo (1986), Everyman (1977) and The Jack Logan Show (2013). He was married to Cristina Castañer. He died on November 13, 2025 in Manila, Philippines.
- SpouseCristina Castañer(1957 - November 13, 2025) (his death, 2 children)
- Children
- ParentsAlfonso Ponce EnrilePetra FuraggananPurificacion Liwanag-Ponce-Enrile
- RelativesLita Ponce Enrile(Half Sibling)Armando Ponce Enrile(Half Sibling)Irma Potenciano(Half Sibling)Carlos Siguion-Reyna(Niece or Nephew)Sara Siguion-Reyna(Niece or Nephew)Teresa Enrile(Grandparent)William Ponce Enrile(Half Sibling)Damaso Sison Ponce(Grandparent)Santiago Ponce(Great Grandparent)Carmen Ponce(Aunt or Uncle)Cristina Sison(Great Grandparent)Chito Ponce Enrile(Half Sibling)Armida Siguion-Reyna(Half Sibling)Sara Santiago(Grandchild)
- Served as a commissioner of the Bureau of Customs in Marcos Sr.'s administration, then later as undersecretary and acting secretary of the Department of Finance, and, eventually, as justice secretary.
- The Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) presented him a centenarian personalized stamp and commemorative cover on February 14, 2024 in celebration of his 100th birthday at the Kalayaan Hall in Malacañang Manila.
- Served one term in the House of Representatives from 1992 to 1995 as representative of Cagayan's first district.
- Earned his Bachelor of Laws in 1953 from the University of the Philippines, where he graduated cum laude, and his Master of Laws from Harvard Law School in 1955.
- Was Philippines' oldest active public official with his career spanning over several administrations which makes him one of the country's longest-lived legal luminaries.
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