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Cavite congressman Barzaga dies at 74

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A key official of the House of Representatives, administration lawmaker Rep. Elpidio Barzaga Jr. of Cavite province’s fourth district, succumbed to complications six months after undergoing heart surgery in the United States. He was 74.

MANILA, Philippines —

Barzaga or “Cong Pidi” as he is fondly called by family, colleagues and close friends, is survived by his wife Dasmariñas Mayor Jenny Barzaga and his sons Francisco, Elpidio III and Lorenzo. He is the third congressman who died in the current 19th Congress, after Palawan congressmen Edward Hagedorn and Edgardo Salvame. Hagedorn died at the age of 76 in October 2023, while Salvame died at the age of 61 last March 13.

“All politics is local indeed. His victory in May 2022 proved he was right to heed the voters of Dasmariñas, Cavite. Manong Pidi is so amiable in person that he has friends across all political parties and persuasions. His constituents gained from his abundant social skills and personality,” Arrogancia said.

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