Former Senator Edgardo Javier “Edong” Angara, who died at age 83 on Sunday, had served his country well. Prior to his formal entry into politics, Angara was the youngest delegate to the 1971 Constitutional Convention. He authored laws on agriculture, education, health, arts and culture, science and technology, good governance, financial reforms, and social welfare. ADVERTISEMENTThe death of Angara was announced by his son, incumbent Senator Sonny Angara in a Twitter post. He said his father died on Sunday morning due to an “apparent heart attack.” /eeREAD: Former Senator Edgardo Angara passes away at 83

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer May 13, 2018 07:52 UTC