Muntinlupa Councilor Santiago passes away
Published Jan 24, 2020 12:00 am
By Jonathan Hicap
Muntinlupa Council Nep Santiago passed away on Jan. 23 due to cardiac arrest, the city government said. He was 48.
“With heavy hearts, we are sad to announce the passing of Councilor Nep Santiago on Thursday at 10:41 PM. Coun. Santiago died due to cardiac arrest at Asian Hospital, Alabang. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Coun. Santiago’s family. Rest in peace, Konsi Nep,” according to an announcement by the Muntinlupa City government.
One of his last official activities was on Jan. 22 when he attended a hearing on the accreditation of cooperatives held by the Muntinlupa City Council’s Committee on Livelihood and Cooperative where he was vice chairman. He also served as chairman on the committee on public information and vice chairman on the committee on education.
Santiago, born on May 30, 1971, ran as councilor under the party of Mayor Jaime Fresnedi in the May 13, 2019 election, topping Muntinlupa’s second district.
Muntinlupa city officials expressed their sympathy and paid tribute to Santiago.
“Nagising ako ngayon sa malungkot na balita...ang pagpanaw ng isang lingkod bayan na tapat sa tungkulin, mahusay sa paglilingkod, mabuti makitungo sa kapwa at tuwid na pagkatao. Walang inagrabyado at mababa ang loob. Masyadong maagang pagpaalam, Nep. Pero masasabi ng mga taga Muntinlupa na hindi nasayang ang panahon mo sa mundong ito. Naging makabuluhan ang iyong buhay at nagkaron ng tatak sa isip at damdamin ng mga Muntinlupeño,” wrote Muntinlupa Rep. Ruffy Biazon.
Fellow Muntinlupa Councilor Alexson Diaz posted, “Paalam Konsehal Nep Santiago! Isang mabuti at magaling na lingkod-bayan dito sa Lungsod ng Muntinlupa, siguradong hindi malilimutan ng mga Muntinlupeño ang Tulong Eskwela at lahat ng serbisyong ibinigay ninyo sa bayan. Isang pakikiramay po sa mga naulila.”
“Konsi Nep , mananatili ka sa aming alaala. Nang tayo ay muling bumalik sa serbisyo, sinabi mo sa akin na gusto mo lang makapaglingkod sa ikalawang pagkakataon, muling maibalik ang Tulong Eskwela! Alam na ng Panginoon ang pagtulong mo sa kapwa! Rest in Peace, Konsi Nep!” according to Councilor Raul Corro.