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Albay gov't offices fly PH flag at half-mast to honor Lagman
Albay is mourning the death of its first district Representative, Edcel Lagman, who passed away at the age of 82 on Thursday, January 30, 2025.
Acting Governor Baby Glenda Ong-Bongao issued Executive Order No. 10, Series of 2025, to lower the Philippine flag to half-mast in all government offices and public places in Albay until February 7, 2025, as a tribute to his service.
Lagman, who was also the president of the Liberal Party, died due to cardiac arrest.
His daughter, Tabaco City Mayor Krisel Lagman, announced his passing, stating he was surrounded by family.
Lagman served in Congress for 29 years across multiple terms and authored landmark laws such as the Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act, the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Act, and the law abolishing the death penalty.
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Albay 1st district Representative and Liberal Party President Edcel Lagman died at 82 on Thursday, January 30, 2025, due to cardiac arrest.
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The House of Representatives adopted House Resolution No. 2214, in consolidation with HR Nos. 2211 and 2212, to express condolences to the family of the late Albay Representative Edcel Lagman.
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The House of Representatives held a necrological service on Wednesday, February 5, to honor the late Albay 1st District Representative Edcel Lagman, who passed away at 82 years old on January 30.
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