House holds Acop memorial service todayMANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives will hold a memorial service today for the late Antipolo congressman Romeo Acop, who succumbed to a heart attack a few days before Christmas. A requiem mass will be held at the Batasang Pambansa complex at 9 a.m., followed by the memorial service at the House plenary hall at 10 a.m. The Philippine flag was put at half-mast out of respect for Acop, who headed the House committee on transportation and co-headed other committees including the quad comm before he died. “We are deeply saddened by the loss of our dear brother congressman Romeo Acop, a true-blue and brave public servant who carried with him his unwavering principles. He is the perfect example of one who has integrity in public service,” Speaker Faustino Dy III said.

Source: Philippine Star December 28, 2025 17:32 UTC