The Department of Agriculture Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Service, led by Undersecretary Deogracias Victor Savellano inspects various meat products at a supermarket in Muñoz, Quezon City on Tuesday, May 28, 2024. Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News/File

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/173622316826520240528-DA-price-check-QC-2.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">The Department of Agriculture Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Service, led by Undersecretary Deogracias Victor Savellano inspects various meat products at a supermarket in Muñoz, Quezon City on Tuesday, May 28, 2024. Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News</span></span></span></div><p>MANILA (<strong>UPDATED</strong>)— Department of Agriculture (DA) Undersecretary Deogracias Victor &quot;DV&quot; Savellano has passed away. He was 65. </p><p>His passing was announced Tuesday by the provincial government of Ilocos Sur through its Facebook page. No cause of death was mentioned.</p><p>Savellano was the husband of actress Dina Bonevie.</p><p>Prior to being appointed at the DA, Savellao was a governor of Ilocos Sur and was representative of the province&#x27;s first district. </p><p>In a social media post, the DA extended its condolences to Savellano&#x27;s family, friends, and colleagues.</p><div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fdacentralphilippines%2Fposts%2Fpfbid031XQqaK9CJrm2Jdo7fpYbbfnp4UQNNPcKraiX4WCyBTxqvLB8df3YC4wkhgtxsZeJl&amp;show_text=true&amp;width=500" width="500" height="651" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p>&quot;As the Department&#x27;s Undersecretary for Livestock from 2023 to the present, Usec. DV&#x27;s unwavering commitment to advancing the livestock industry has made a significant impact on agriculture. His leadership has been instrumental in driving initiatives that enhance the productivity, sustainability, and food security in agriculture,&quot; the agency said.</p><p>The flag at the DA&#x27;s main building will be flown at half mast in honor of Savellano.</p><p>—<strong>Report from Randy Menor</strong></p><div></div>

<p>Department of Agriculture (DA) Undersecretary Deogracias Victor "DV" Savellano has passed away.</p>

Department of Agriculture (DA) Undersecretary Deogracias Victor "DV" Savellano has passed away.

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