Pedro Pancho
Pedro Pancho | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Bulacan's 2nd congressional district | |
| In office June 30, 2004 – June 30, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Wilfrido Villarama |
| Succeeded by | Gavini Pancho |
| In office June 30, 1992 – June 30, 2001 | |
| Preceded by | Vicente Rivera, Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Wilfrido Villarama |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Pedro M. Pancho July 2, 1934 Philippine Commonwealth |
| Died | September 21, 2023 (aged 89) Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Political party | NUP (2011-2023) |
| Other political affiliations | Lakas-CMD (1991-2011) |
| Spouse | Norma Cruz |
| Children | 7 |
| Profession | Politician |
Pedro M. Pancho (July 2, 1934 – September 21, 2023) was a Filipino politician. He has been elected to six terms as a Member of the House of Representatives of the Philippines, representing the 2nd District of Bulacan from 1992 to 2001 and from 2004 to 2013.
Pancho married Norma Cruz. She died in Baliwag on February 9, 2005 at the age of 72. They have seven children, including Mia, Bong, Ongie, Patrick, incumbent Bulacan's 2nd congressional district representative Tina Pancho, who succeeded her brother 17th Congress of the Philippines Gavini "Apol" Pancho.[1]
The House of Representatives of the Philippines conducted a necrological service and passed House Resolution No. 1323 authored by House Speaker Martin Romualdez to honor Pancho who represented Bulacan's 2nd district during the 9th, 10th, 11th, 13th, 14th, and 15th Congress.[2]
Pancho died on September 21, 2023, at the age of 89. His funeral was held on September 24 with a wake and lying in state at his ancestral house in Calantipay, Baliwag. The Requiem Mas was offered at Saint Augustine Parish Church in Baliuag. He was buried at their family mausoleum in Baliuag Memorial Park alongside his siblings Carmen, Aurelia, Candido and Teodoro. His brother Engineer Cornelio (b. 1932, d. 2000), a billionaire, founder, President and CEO of C.M. Pancho Construction, Inc. (CMPCI) is buried at the Baliuag Catholic Cemetery.
Legacy
The Technological building of Bulacan State University Bustos, Bulacan Campus was named Pedro Pancho Hall to honor his initiative as 2nd District Congressman in completing the edifice in 2007.
References
- ^ Quismorio, Ellson (September 22, 2023). "Late ex-Bulacan solon honored in adopted House resolution". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
- ^ De Layola, Zaldy (September 22, 2023). "Members of Congress mourn Reps. Fernando, Pancho". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
- "Member Information: Pedro M. Pancho". House of Representatives of the Philippines. Retrieved 2008-03-05.
External links
Media related to Pedro Pancho (politician) at Wikimedia Commons
