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Tributes continued to pour in for the late former Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) chief Albert del Rosario, who was hailed as a champion of  Philippine sovereignty.

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.

joined the entire nation in mourning the passing of del Rosario, who died on Tuesday while en route to San Francisco.

"I extend my deepest sympathies to the family and loved ones of Secretary del Rosario, who was known for his patriotism and integrity," the President said.

"We thank his deep commitment to our national interest and his unwavering devotion to our shared values," he added.

The diplomatic community also grieved his death as his works and life "will never be forgotten."

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), the agency he led from 2011 to 2016, described him as "a staunch advocate of protecting and advancing national security and promoting the rights and