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House Speaker Dy mourns passing of Quirino Governor Dax Cua
House Speaker Faustino Dy expressed deep sorrow over the death of Quirino Governor Dakila Carlo Cua, describing the loss as extending beyond provincial leadership to include a valued colleague and fellow public servant.
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MANILA — House Speaker Faustino "Bojie" Dy issued a statement Wednesday mourning the death of Quirino Governor Dakila Carlo "Dax" Cua, characterizing the loss as a significant blow to the country's political landscape.
"I am deeply saddened by the passing of Quirino Governor Dakila Carlo 'Dax' Cua," Dy said in his statement. The speaker emphasized that those who knew and collaborated with Cua were grieving not merely the loss of an administrator, but also a valued colleague and fellow countrymen.
Dy's remarks underscored the personal and professional relationships that bind members of the Philippine political establishment, highlighting Cua's standing among his peers in government. The governor's death marks a notable loss within the provincial leadership of the Cordillera Administrative Region.
No further details regarding the circumstances of Cua's death were provided in the speaker's initial statement.