House of Representatives in the Philippines holds necrological service for Congressman Edcel Lagman

The House of Representatives in the Philippines is holding a necrological service for the late Congressman Edcel Lagman, who passed away on January 30 after battling pneumonia. The service will be livestreamed at 12:30 PM on February 5. Lagman was a long-serving member of Congress, first elected in 1987. He held various leadership roles and was known for his work on significant human rights legislation, including the Anti-Torture Act and the Reproductive Health Law. His political career spanned decades, with multiple terms in office. Lagman's contributions to legislation have had a lasting impact on Philippine law and society.