House mourns passing of veteran solon

The House of Representatives led by Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez has mourned the passing of veteran legislator and noted lawyer, Rep. Elpidio Barzaga, Jr of Dasmariñas City, Cavite.

“We are deeply saddened by Cong Pidi’s passing. The House of Representatives has just lost a great legal thinker and a smart number-cruncher,” Romualdez said in a statement late Saturday. “I myself consulted him on a number of legal issues. He was always lending a helping hand. We will also remember him as an indefatigable lawmaker who made it a point to attend sessions and participate actively in committee hearings with extensive preparations,” the Speaker said.“Our prayers and thoughts go to Cong. Pidi’s family, especially his wife Mayor Jenny Barzaga, his sons and his constituents,” Romualdez added.

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