The Philippine House of Representatives conducted a memorial service on Monday for the late Quirino Governor Dakila Carlo “Dax” Cua, who died at age 48. Speaker Faustino Dy III and several former House speakers paid tribute to Cua, highlighting his dedication to public service and his advocacy for local governance. Cua previously served as a representative for Quirino’s lone district for three terms and held leadership roles in the Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines and the United Cities and Local Governments Asia-Pacific. During his legislative tenure, he chaired key committees and played a significant role in drafting major economic policies, including the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion Act and the Rice Tariffication Act. The legislature recognized his contributions to both provincial development and the broader advancement of local government standards across the Asia-Pacific region.
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