House mourns former Speaker Pro Tempore Raul Daza’ passing

MANILA — The House of Representatives mourns the passing of former Speaker Pro Tempore Raul Daza.

House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III honored Daza’s decades of public service and commitment to democracy, justice, and the welfare of Filipinos.

“Nakikiisa ang buong Kapulungan ng mga Kinatawan sa pagluluksa dahil sa pagpanaw ni dating Speaker Pro Tempore Raul A. Daza, isang iginagalang na mambabatas at tapat na lingkod-bayan,” Dy said in a statement.

“Sa mahigit limang dekada ng paglilingkod, kabilang ang pitong termino sa Kamara at tatlong termino bilang Gobernador ng Northern Samar, ipinakita niya ang kanyang malasakit sa kapwa at matibay na paninindigan para sa demokrasya, katarungan, at kapakanan ng sambayanang Pilipino,” he added.

“Sa ngalan ng buong Kapulungan, ipinaaabot ko ang aming taos-pusong pakikiramay sa kanyang pamilya, mga kaibigan, mga mahal sa buhay, at sa mga mamamayan ng Northern Samar. Maraming salamat po, Congressman Raul Daza, sa inyong tapat at makabuluhang paglilingkod sa bayan,” Dy noted.

Daza passed away at the age of 91.

In an official statement released by his family, he was remembered as a steadfast defender of democracy, a distinguished lawyer and CPA, and a dedicated public servant.

The House of Representatives is scheduled to hold necrological services for Daza on October 19th.