PPCRV mourns death of Jose 'Joecon' Concepcion Jr. | Inquirer News

PPCRV mourns death of Jose ‘Joecon’ Concepcion Jr.

/ 08:34 PM March 06, 2024

 PPCRV mourns death of Jose S. Concepcion, Jr.

Jose S. Concepcion, Jr. (Photo from official facebook page of NAMFREL)

MANILA, Philippines — Elections watchdog Parish Pastoral Council on Responsible Voting (PPCRV) mourned the passing of industrialist and National Citizens Movement for Free Elections (Namfrel) co-founder Jose “Joecon” Concepcion Jr. on Wednesday.

Both PPCRV and Namfrel have served as citizens’ arms in elections nationwide.

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“His early championship of guarding the vote and monitoring its accuracy is a heritage he leaves behind,” PPCRV said in a post on social media.

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“We salute his pioneering leadership  of Namfrel, his friendship extended to other like-minded advocates. We pray for the eternal repose of his soul,” the group added.

Prior to co-founding Namfrel, Concepcion served as Trade and Industry sexretary  during the administration of then-president Corazon Aquino.

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Joecon passed away on Wednesday, March 6, at the age of 92. His family announced his passing in a statement but did not provide details. 

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“We hope they find solace in knowing that his was a life well lived, well-loved,” PPCRV added.

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The wake will be at the Heritage Memorial Park in Taguig City. 

A Requiem Mass will also be offered on Monday, March 11, at 1:15 p.m. at the Santuario de San Antonio Parish Church, Forbes Park, Makati City.

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