Quirino Governor and Former Lawmaker Dax Cua Dies at 48

Members of the House of Representatives gathered Wednesday to mourn the death of Quirino Governor Dakila Carlo "Dax" Cua, who died Tuesday night at age 48.

Cua had served as Quirino's chief executive in two separate terms: from 2007 to 2010, and again from 2019 until his death. Prior to his gubernatorial service, he represented Quirino in Congress, bringing legislative experience to provincial governance.

The governor's passing marks the loss of a long-serving public official in the Cagayan Valley region. Details surrounding the cause of death were not immediately disclosed.

Cua's death comes as the country continues to grapple with unexpected losses in the political sector. Fellow lawmakers and colleagues are expected to issue statements in the coming days honoring his years of public service to the province and nation.