As expected, House Speaker Martin Romualdez was designated as the caretaker of Cavite's 4th district during plenary session Tuesday night, April 30.
The particular district, which represents Dasmariñas City, was vacated by Rep. Elpidio "Pidi" Barzaga Jr. following his death over the weekend.
Romualdez tapped as caretaker of late Barzaga's district
Apr 30, 2024 10:47 AM
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Cavite 4th district Rep. Elpidio Barzaga Jr. (Left), House Speaker Martin Romualdez (Facebook, MANILA BULLETIN)
As expected, House Speaker Martin Romualdez was designated as the caretaker of Cavite's 4th district during plenary session Tuesday night, April 30.
The particular district, which represents Dasmariñas City, was vacated by Rep. Elpidio "Pidi" Barzaga Jr. following his death over the weekend.
Deputy Majority Leader Cagayan 1st district Rep. Ramon Nolasco Jr. was the one who moved to designate Romualdez as Dasmariñas City's legislative caretaker.
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The presiding officer at that time, Antipolo City 1st district Rep. Roberto Puno, swiftly carried the motion after nobody in plenary raised an objection.
Barzaga, a former National Unity Party (NUP) president, passed away on Saturday, April 27 at the age of 74 in California in the US. The lawyer-lawmaker flew stateside last October to have heart surgery.
Romualdez, Leyte's 1st district congressman, is also the caretaker of four other legislative districts. These are Negros Oriental, 3rd district; Batangas, 6th district; Palawan, 3rd district; and Palawan, 1st district.