Congressman Aumentado dies due to pneumonia

Then Bohol Gov.Erico Aumentado tries his hands and feet, at raffia loomweaving during the Guiness bid launching in 2009 with prodding from (left to right) Vice Gov. Julius Caesar Herrera, Inabangay Mayor Jose Jono Jumamoy and Provincial Administrator Tomas Abapo Jr. FOTO/RAYMUND BUSLON/FILE PHOTO

MANILA, Philippines – Bohol Representative Erico Aumentado passed away Tuesday night due to pneumonia.

In a text message sent to reporters, House of Representatives public relations and  information bureau executive director Bernadette dela Cuesta said that Aumentado died 8:37 p.m. at St. Luke’s Medical Center-Global City.

He was 72 years old.

Dela Cuesta said the House of Representatives will hold necrological services for the Bohol legislator on Thursday.