Romeo Acop, the congressman of Antipolo City, died on Saturday
Antipolo City 2nd District Representative Romeo Acop passed away at the age of 78 on Saturday night, December 20, 2025.
His death was confirmed on Sunday by his longtime colleague and friend, Antipolo 1st District Representative Ronaldo Puno, who also serves as the chairman of the National Unity Party.
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In a statement, the NUP chairman said, “Our hearts are broken. He was a friend for more than 25 years and a devoted, courageous, honest public servant.”
In a statement, House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III said that the House of Representatives is mourning the death of the Antipolo City Representative, who was an “honest, brave, and principled public servant.”
For him, the late congressman was a model public servant who ensured that he stood for the rule of law and the people’s welfare in every task given to him.
Malaking kawalan ang kanyang pagpanaw para sa Kongreso, para sa Antipolo at para sa sambayanang Pilipino,
” the House Speaker said.
Romualdez described the Antipolo City Representative as someone who was firm but fair. “
He asked the hard questions, but always within the bounds of decency and institutional respect. That kind of leadership elevated the credibility of the committee and the House itself,