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House adopts resolutions honoring legacy of former Speaker Jose de Venecia

Francis Orcio

RG Cruz

ABS-CBN News

MANILA (2nd UPDATE) -- The House of Representatives and the Senate on Wednesday expressed its condolences and formally paid tribute to the late former Speaker Jose de Venecia Jr.The House adopted two resolutions honoring his life, public service, and lasting legacy during the chamber’s regular plenary session.Meanwhile, the Senate adopted proposed Senate Resolution 297, also honoring the late Speaker.De Venecia passed away February 10, 2026 at the age of 89.<div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/2/10/-former-house-speaker-jose-de-venecia-jr-passes-away-1358">READ: Former House Speaker Jose de Venecia, Jr. passes away</a></div>The measures, House Resolution No. 763 and House Resolution No. 764, expressed the House’s collective grief over the passing of one of the most influential figures in Philippine legislative history, while extending condolences to his family and recognizing his decades-long contribution to nation-building.&quot;House Resolution 763, commemorating the life, service, and legacy of former Speaker of the House, Jose de Venecia Jr., and expressing the profound sympathy and sincere condolences of the House on his passing,&quot; read during the plenary session, sponsored by Rep. Eduardo Villanueva and referred to the Committee on Rules.A second measure, House Resolution No. 764, filed by Representative Agatha Cruz, echoed similar sentiments, highlighting De Venecia’s stature as a distinguished statesman.&quot;House Resolution 764, expressing the profound condolences of the House to the family of former Speaker of the House and distinguished statesman Jose de Venecia Jr., and honoring the exemplary life of public service and contributions to the Philippine legislature and the nation,&quot; stated during the session.This resolution was likewise referred to the Committee on Rules.In the Senate, de Venecia was hailed for his &quot;ability to form broad and effective ruling majorities across party lines in furtherance of the respective legislative agenda of the Ramos and Macapagal-Arroyo administrations.&quot;&quot;JDV was a steadfast champion for peace and reconciliation who directly engaged with secessionist and rebel groups such as the Moro National Liberation front, the Reform the Armed Forces Movement and the New Peoples Army, making progress towards true and lasting peace in the process,&quot; Proposed Senate Resolution 297 read.The resolution, filed by Senator Sherwin Gatchalian, paid tribute to de Venecia&#x27;s &quot;impeccable legacy of service to the public and dedication to our Republic.&quot;A copy of the resolution will be given to de Venecia&#x27;s family during the necrological service at the House of Representatives on Monday. De Venecia, a former Speaker and veteran lawmaker, built a political career that spanned several administrations and political eras.The House of Representatives earlier noted that he was the only member of the chamber to serve as Speaker for five terms, specifically during the 9th to 10th and 12th to 14th Congresses, a record that Senator Loren Legarda described as &quot;an unprecedented feat in the postwar Philippine Congress.&quot;<div><a class="fr-strong fr-green" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/8/28/senate-honors-former-speaker-jose-de-venecia-1937">Senate honors former speaker Jose De Venecia</a></div>

The House of Representatives and the Senate on Wednesday expressed its condolences and formally paid tribute to the late former Speaker Jose de Venecia Jr.

The House of Representatives and the Senate on Wednesday expressed its condolences and formally paid tribute to the late former Speaker Jose de Venecia Jr.

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House, Senate honor legacy of former Speaker Jose de Venecia

Francis Orcio,

RG Cruz,

ABS-CBN News

Published February 11, 2026 05:20 PM PHT

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Updated February 11, 2026 06:56 PM PHT

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