Solons mourn Acop's deathFile photo showing the facade of the House of Representatives in Quezon City. MANILA, Philippines — Several members of the House of Representatives mourned the death of their colleague Rep. Romeo Acop (2nd District, Antipolo). Puno described Acop as a “devoted, courageous, honest public servant.”“The Congress and our Country are the lesser for his loss,” Puno said. "I will remember Rep. Acop as someone who stood up for what was right, even when it was uncomfortable or costly. He showed up, did the work, and stayed true to the belief that public office is a public trust,” Romualdez added.

Source: Philippine Star December 21, 2025 07:44 UTC