Ciriaco S. Calalang | |
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Member of the Philippine House of Representatives for Kabayan | |
In office January 20, 2018 – September 23, 2018 | |
Preceded by | Harry Roque |
Succeeded by | Ron Salo |
Personal details | |
Born | Ciriaco Calalang 1951 |
Died | September 23, 2018(2018-09-23) (aged 66–67) De Los Santos Medical Center |
Cause of death | Stroke |
Nationality | Filipino |
Political party | Kabalikat ng Mamamayan |
Occupation | Politician |
Profession | Lawyer |
Ciriaco S. "Acoy" Calalang (c. 1951 – September 23, 2018) was a Philippine legal academic and politician representing Kabalikat ng Mamamayan.
He taught law at the university level and specialized in taxation law. Despite concerns raised by Harry Roque, Calalang took office in the House of Representatives on January 20, 2018, succeeding Roque, who was named presidential spokesman. Calalang was admitted to the De Los Santos Medical Center for surgery on September 17. He died of a stroke in hospital on September 23, 2018, aged 67.
References
- Orellana, Faye (September 23, 2018). "Kabayan party-list Rep. Calalang, 67". The Inquirer. Retrieved September 23, 2018.
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- Villanueva, Ralph (November 6, 2017). "Kabayan party-list nominees blocked". Manila Times. Retrieved September 23, 2018.
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