Manila Bulletin
Sorsogon representative dies from COVID-19
Sorsogon 2nd District Representative Maria Bernardita "Ditas" Ramos has passed away at 72 after testing positive for COVID-19.
Her death was announced during the plenary session on Tuesday, September 8, by House Deputy Majority Leader Xavier Jesus Romualdo, leading to the session's suspension.
Ramos is the second House member to die from the disease, following Senior Citizens party-list Representative Francisco "Jun" Datol Jr.
The COVID-19 death toll in the House of Representatives has reached five, consisting of two representatives and three employees.
Seven other House members have contracted the disease since the pandemic was declared.
As of Monday, the House of Representatives reported a total of 70 COVID-19 positive cases among its congressional representatives and staff.
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