Personal Life
Pelaez married Edith Fabella with whom he has nine children: Emmanuel Jr., Ernesto, Elena, Esperanza, Eloisa, Eduardo, Enrique, Edmundo and Elvira. A failed assassination attempt prompted Pelaez to end his political career and devote his life to Bible studies. He served twice as President of the Philippine Bible Society and Chairman of its Board of Directors, and was later made Honorary President for life by the organization.
He died July 27, 2003 at the Asian Hospital and Medical Center in Muntinlupa City due to cardiac arrest.
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