Personal Life
Enrile, or "Manong Johnny" as he is often called (manong is an Ilocano term of endearment for an older brother), is married to Cristina Castañer, an Hispanic mestiza who has been an Ambassadress to the Holy See. They have two children: Juan Jr.. and Katrina. Juan Jr. is currently congressman for the 1st District of Cagayan, while Katrina is currently CEO of Enrile's company Jaka Group, which owns the Philippine Match Company.
Enrile has a half-sister, Armida Siguion-Reyna, who is a noted singer as well as a theatre and film actress.
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