Arroyo says de Venecia’s business roots shaped his skills in politics

2026-02-16 - 07:16

MANILA, Philippines — Former House of Representatives Speaker Jose de Venecia Jr. is often remembered as an astute politician and a consensus-builder, but Pampanga Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo reminded the public that this ability was shaped from years of experience as a savvy entrepreneur. In her eulogy at the memorial service for de Venecia held the Batasang