The House of Representatives on Monday gave its final salute to “model citizen and brave soul” former senator Rodolfo “Pong” Biazon, who passed away on Monday, Independence Day.
Aside from being a former senator, Biazon was also a former House member and Armed Forces of the Philippines chief of staff. He was 88.
This year, he said, however, his father caught pneumonia twice, the second being more serious than the first which had further weakened his lungs. Moreover, Romualdez said, “We send our deepest condolences and prayers to the Biazon family, especially to his widow Monserrat, and son Ruffy, who is also a former House colleague. We salute Pong Biazon for his inspiring and selfless service to the nation.”
He was a decorated military man, collecting honors such as the Distinguished Service Star, Gold Cross Medal, Outstanding Achievement Medal, Bronze Cross Medal, Military Merit Medals with one spearhead device and four bronze anahaws, Military Commendation Medals, Long Service Medal, Anti-Dissidence Campaign Medal, Luzon Anti Dissidence Campaign Medal, Visayas Anti-Dissidence Campaign Medal, Mindanao Anti-Dissidence Campaign Medal, Jolo and Sulu Campaign Medal, Disaster Relief &...
Also pursued by Biazon were Joint Resolution No. 7, increasing the subsistence allowance of soldiers and policemen; RA No. 8763, amending the Home Guarantee Corporation Act; RA No. 9040, Tax exemption of allowances and benefits for members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines; RA No. 9049, Granting monthly gratuity and privileges to awarded of the Medal of Valor; and RA No. 10354, or the Reproductive Health Act.
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