Philippine House adopts resolutions honoring late Rep. Edcel Lagman
The House of Representatives in the Philippines has adopted resolutions to express condolences for the late Albay Rep. Edcel Lagman, who died on January 30 at age 82. The resolutions were consolidated during a session on Monday. House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez and other leaders authored the resolutions, acknowledging Lagman's dedication to human rights and social justice. Romualdez noted that Lagman's passing creates a significant loss in public service. Lagman, a former president of the Liberal Party, was known for his opposition to some of Romualdez's proposals, including changes to the economic charter. His contributions were recognized by both allies and opponents in Congress.