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House adopts resolution condoling with Lagman family
House adopts resolution condoling with Lagman family
Rep. Edcel Lagman speaks on the ABS-CBN franchise renewal during a press conference at the House of Representatives in Quezon City on February 26, 2020. Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News/File
Rep. Edcel Lagman speaks on the ABS-CBN franchise renewal during a press conference at the House of Representatives in Quezon City on February 26, 2020. Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News/FileMANILA – The House of Representatives on Monday grieved with the family of the late Albay 1st District Rep. Edcel Lagman and noted his contributions in the Philippines.
MANILA – The House of Representatives on Monday grieved with the family of the late Albay 1st District Rep. Edcel Lagman and noted his contributions in the Philippines.
At the tail-end of the session, lawmakers adopted House Resolution No. 2214, which described the late lawmaker as an advocate for human rights and champion of the urban poor and labor rights.
At the tail-end of the session, lawmakers adopted House Resolution No. 2214, which described the late lawmaker as an advocate for human rights and champion of the urban poor and labor rights.
It also described Lagman, one of the longest-serving lawmakers in the country, as “a strong defender of the rule of law.”
It also described Lagman, one of the longest-serving lawmakers in the country, as “a strong defender of the rule of law.”
“He will be remembered and honored by his family, friends, and colleagues as a passionate and fearless legislator; a remarkable and generous father; a warm, thoughtful, and loving brother, uncle, and lolo; a true and loyal friend; and an upright, principled, and unwavering advocate of human rights and the rule of law,” the House resolution read.
“He will be remembered and honored by his family, friends, and colleagues as a passionate and fearless legislator; a remarkable and generous father; a warm, thoughtful, and loving brother, uncle, and lolo; a true and loyal friend; and an upright, principled, and unwavering advocate of human rights and the rule of law,” the House resolution read.
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“Lagman had a perfect attendance in the House of Representatives and his excellent work ethic, superior legal mind, and passion for his job earned him the distinction of being cited as ‘Outstanding Congressman’ annually from 1987 to 2012,” it added.
“Lagman had a perfect attendance in the House of Representatives and his excellent work ethic, superior legal mind, and passion for his job earned him the distinction of being cited as ‘Outstanding Congressman’ annually from 1987 to 2012,” it added.
Lagman passed away last Thursday at the age of 82.
Lagman passed away last Thursday at the age of 82.
He served as the representative of the First District of Albay for eight terms, from 1987 to 1998, then from 2004 to 2013, and from 2016 to present.
He served as the representative of the First District of Albay for eight terms, from 1987 to 1998, then from 2004 to 2013, and from 2016 to present.
He was also the party president of the Liberal Party from 2022.
He was also the party president of the Liberal Party from 2022.
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