Antipolo solon succumbs to COVID-19 complications

MANILA, Philippines — Antipolo City 2nd District Rep. Resurreccion Acop passed away after suffering from COVID-19 complications, her husband said Friday. She was 73.

The late solon’s husband, former Rep. Romeo Acop, said he and his wife both contracted COVID-19 last April 8. His wife, according to him, had to be intubated for 21 days.

“So from there, nilipat siya sa regular ICU (intensive care unit) treating all the complications because of COVID. Initially ‘yung lungs niya may bacterial pneumonia kung tawagin nila. And then nagkaroon siya ng some blood clotting,” Acop said in a phone interview.

“As I was told, nagkaroon ng multiple organ failure. Naapektuhan yung kidney nya, ganun ang nangyari,” he added.

(As I was told, she suffered from multiple organ failure. Her kidney was affected, that’s what happened.)

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The Antipolo congresswoman would have turned 74 this November, according to her husband. The family decided to have her remains cremated, he added.

“She was a good and patient wife, a good and patient mother, a good and patient grandmother, a very good and patient companion, and a patient and kind friend to all her friends,” Acop said.

In a statement, the House of Representatives mourned Acop’s passing and described her as a kind and selfless public servant.

“The House of Representatives, led by Speaker Lord Allan Velasco, mourns the demise of its dear Member, Representative Resurreccion M. Acop,” it said.

“She will be remembered for her kindness, passion and commitment to selflessly serve the people of the 2nd district of Antipolo City,” it added.

The House also extended its prayers and sympathies to Acop’s family and loved ones.

“Our heartfelt prayers and sympathies to the family and loved ones she has left behind, especially her husband, former Rep. Romeo M. Acop,” it said.

According to the House website, the late solon served as the vice-chairperson of the chamber’s health committee.

She also holds memberships in the committees on agriculture and food; basic education and culture; inter-parliamentary relations and diplomacy’ public order and safety; and public works and highways.

Acop principally authored 102 bills and co-authored 44 measures, the House website showed.

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