Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, May 28)— Antipolo City 2nd District Rep. Resurreccion Acop died on Friday morning, her family confirmed.
“She passed away at 6 a.m. today,” her husband, former Antipolo Rep. Romeo Acop said in a message to reporters.
The ex-congressman confirmed that he and his wife earlier contracted COVID-19.
“Pumasok kaming dalawang may COVID noong April 8 (sa Cardinal Santos Hospital),” he said. “Dahil walang co-morbidity, na-clear agad ang lungs ko. Siya may co-morbidity – asthma.”
[Translation: We both got admitted to Cardinal Santos last April 8 due to COVID. Because I had no comorbidity, my lungs were cleared. She had comorbidity– asthma.]
Acop later tested negative for coronavirus, but “COVID complications led to multiple organ failures,” her husband added.
The House of Representatives mourned the lawmaker’s demise, saying she will be remembered for her “kindness, passion, and commitment to selflessly serve the people” of her district.
“Our heartfelt prayers and sympathies to the family and loved ones she has left behind,” the House said in a statement.
Acop’s constituents also extended their condolences upon hearing the news.
Acop served as the vice chairperson for House Committee on Health. She principally authored 102 measures, and co-authored 44 bills in the lower chamber.
