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Son of Romeo Acop wins seat to replace father as Antipolo solon
MANILA, Philippines — The son of the late Antipolo 2nd District Romeo Acop has been elected as the district’s new representative. The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Sunday, March 15, declared Philip Acop as the newly-elected representative of Antipolo 2nd District after the district held special elections following the death of the elder Acop. The Comelec said that Philip bagged a total of 60,051 votes to win the House seat.
450 cops secure Antipolo special polls
CAMP VICENTE LIM, Laguna, Philippines — Up to 450 police officers backed by force multipliers and members of the military are securing today’s special election in the second district of Antipolo City. Col. Eleazar Barber Jr., Rizal police director, said everything is set for the voting intended for the replacement of congressman Romeo Acop who died in December.
Comelec ready for Antipolo special polls
MANILA, Philippines — Preparations for the conduct of a special election in the second legislative district of Antipolo City are proceeding smoothly, with no major challenges reported so far, the Commission on Elections said yesterday. Comelec Chairman George Garcia said the poll body has yet to encounter significant issues as it has been coordinating with security forces and local stakeholders ahead of the voting scheduled on Saturday.
Special holiday declared for Antipolo special polls
MANILA, Philippines — March 14 has been declared a special non-working day in Antipolo for the conduct of a special election in the city’s second legislative district, according to the Commission on Elections. The Comelec said Malacañang issued Proclamation 1173 declaring the holiday to facilitate the special election for the replacement of congressman Romeo Acop, who died in December.
7 vie for Antipolo’s 2nd district
MANILA, Philippines — Seven people have filed their certificates of candidacy (COC) for the March 14 special election for Antipolo City’s 2nd District seat, the Commission on Elections said. Comelec Chairman George Garcia said the filing of COCs ended on Saturday with seven aspirants from Barangays San Jose, San Roque and San Luis vying for the post vacated after the death of Romeo Acop in December.
Kiko Barzaga gets another 60-day suspension with no pay
MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives has imposed another 60-day suspension on Rep. Kiko Barzaga (Cavite, 4th District) for continued disorderly behavior, adopting the recommendation of the ethics committee. During this period, Barzaga will again be barred from performing official duties and will not receive two months' worth of salary or allowances.
NUP eyes Barzaga's expulsion from Congress
MANILA, Philippines — House Deputy Speaker Ronaldo Puno said the National Unity Party is looking to have Rep. Kiko Barzaga expelled through a new ethics complaint instead of seeking an extension to his 60-day suspension. In a press conference on Friday, January 16, Puno said Barzaga has "outright defied" and ignored the House ethics committee’s decision to suspend him, continuing to spread corruption claims against his fellow lawmakers on social media instead of bringing them to the proper forum.
Best wishes for 2026
Neophyte lawmakers, mostly composed of so-called “nepo babies,” got their first brush with the numbers game in Congress. They learned the precious lessons in last Monday’s session on how being outnumbered by pro-administration House members can sweep aside stiff resistance or opposition against any proposed legislation. This they saw in the quick ratification process of the proposed 2026 General Appropriations Act (GAA) last Monday.
Acop eulogies delivered
MANILA, Philippines — Speaker Faustino Dy III led yesterday’s eulogies for the late Antipolo congressman Romeo Acop, who died of a heart attack before Christmas. “We feel this loss deeply, not just because we lost a colleague, but because we lost a friend, a brother and a man who gave his whole heart to public service. Today, we gather as one House, one family, united in both grief and gratitude,” Dy said.
Antipolo lawmaker Acop, ex-quad comm member, 78
MANILA, Philippines — Antipolo Rep. Romeo Acop passed away yesterday at a hospital in Antipolo City. He was 78. The former police general died of a heart attack at the Assumption Specialty Hospital and Medical Center along Sumulong Highway. “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.
Antipolo congressman Romeo Acop dies at 78
MANILA, Philippines — Rep. Romeo Acop (2nd District, Antipolo) died on Saturday, December 20. He was 78. In a statement Sunday, December 21, Acop's friend, House of Representatives Deputy Speaker Rep. Ronaldo Puno, confirmed the late congressman's death. According to Puno, Acop had a heart attack. "Sadly, he has really passed on. He had his successful kidney transplant last November 28. He was recovering well and he was up and about.
Solons mourn Acop's death
MANILA, Philippines — Several members of the House of Representatives mourned the death of their colleague Rep. Romeo Acop (2nd District, Antipolo). Acop, 78, died on Saturday, December 20, due to a heart attack, as confirmed by his friend, Deputy Speaker Ronaldo Puno, to Philstar.com. Puno described Acop as a “devoted, courageous, honest public servant.” “The Congress and our Country are the lesser for his loss,” Puno said.
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