Dy, lawmakers mourn ex-Speaker De Venecia’s passing

2026-02-10 - 10:56

MANILA, Philippines — House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III and other lawmakers expressed condolences to the family of former Speaker Jose de Venecia following his death at 89. In a Tuesday statement, Dy described de Venecia as a “respected statesman whose vision helped shape modern Philippine democracy,” noting his lasting impact on the House, the chamber