Raul Daza, longtime congressman of Northern Samar, dies
Raul Daza, a prominent Filipino politician and former congressman from Northern Samar, has died at the age of 91. His family announced his passing on October 15, describing him as a devoted family man and a committed advocate for democracy and justice. Daza had a long political career spanning over five decades, serving multiple terms in the House of Representatives, acting as speaker pro tempore, and governing Northern Samar from 2001 to 2010. He was also involved in efforts to recover the Marcos family’s ill-gotten wealth. A member of the Liberal Party for 61 years, he emphasized national unity despite political differences. After retiring from politics in 2019, his roles in Congress were taken up by his son and grandson. Memorial services and funeral arrangements were detailed in the announcement.
House of Representatives Speaker Faustino "Bojie" Dy III expressed his condolences to the family of former Northern Samar Representative Raul Daza, who died recently. Dy described Daza as a politician who remained committed to democracy. Daza, who was 91, passed away peacefully according to a statement released by his wife, Teresita Ruiz, and their family. They noted that he was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, son, brother, colleague, mentor, and friend. His legacy includes integrity, courage, humility, empathy, and dedication to democracy. Daza served seven non-consecutive terms in the House of Representatives from 1969 to 2019. During his peak, he held the position of speaker pro tempore from 1992 to 1998. He also governed Northern Samar from 2001 to 2010. Additionally, he worked as a deputy minister of the Presidential Commission on Good Government, which aimed to recover assets unlawfully acquired by the Marcos family. A lifelong member of the Liberal Party since 1965, Daza led the party from 1994 to 1998. Despite political challenges, he maintained belief in national unity. A certified public accountant and lawyer, Daza graduated from the University of the Philippines College of Law and ranked 11th in the Bar exam. Following his retirement from politics in 2019, his son Paul and later his grandson Niko took over his congressional seat. Memorial services will be held in multiple locations, including Taguig, Quezon City, and Catarman, Northern Samar, from October 17 to 24. The family requested donations instead of flowers to support the Foundation for the Diocese of Catarman FDC, Inc. via Metrobank account number 7346502823.
House of Representatives Speaker Faustino 'Bojie' Dy III expressed his condolences to the family of former Northern Samar Representative Raul Daza, who recently passed away. Dy praised Daza for his steadfast commitment to democracy and noted that the entire House is mourning his loss. The tribute highlights Daza's role as a dedicated public servant and his contributions to democratic values in the Philippines.
Bias read (Center): The article provides a neutral tribute to a deceased politician, focusing on his commitment to democracy without taking a stance or using biased language. It does not present any controversial claims or favor one political side over another.
Raul Daza, a prominent Filipino politician and former congressman from Northern Samar, has died at the age of 91. His family announced his passing on October 15, describing him as a devoted family man and a committed advocate for democracy and justice. Daza had a long political career spanning over five decades, serving multiple terms in the House of Representatives, acting as speaker pro tempore, and governing Northern Samar from 2001 to 2010. He was also involved in efforts to recover the Marcos family’s ill-gotten wealth. A member of the Liberal Party for 61 years, he emphasized national unity despite political differences. After retiring from politics in 2019, his roles in Congress were taken up by his son and grandson. Memorial services and funeral arrangements were detailed in the announcement.
Bias read (Center): The article provides a balanced overview of Daza's life and career, highlighting his contributions to politics, governance, and civil service without overtly favoring any particular ideological stance. It focuses on factual information about his roles, achievements, and personal values, avoiding any
How each side covered it
The same event, grouped by the political lean of the outlets covering it.
progressive
center
conservative
★
How each side covered it
Support independent, bias-aware news and unlock the social pulse, community voting, and every other Supporter feature.
PH
