THE family of Palawan Representative Edgardo “Egay” Salvame announced his death in a statement. “Manong Egay lived a life of purpose and adventures. Sa maiksing panahon na siya’y ating naging Congressman, sinikap niyang gawin ang lahat ng kanyang makakaya upang magdala ng liwanag, tulong, pagbabago, pagmamahal at kalinga sa bawat isang Palawenyong kanyang sinumpaang tulungan. Siniguro niyang masimulan ang kanyang mga ipinangakong programa para sa bayan,” Salvame’s family said in a statement.
The statement said Salvame died on Wednesday morning but did not state the cause.
“Hinihiling ng pamilya ang inyong mga panalangin para sa mapayapang pamamahinga ng kaluluwa ng ating minamahal na Congressman,” the family said.
Speaker Martin Romualdez hailed Salvame as a true advocate for Palawan and a devoted public servant.
“His commitment, integrity, and ceaseless effort to advocate for his constituents have profoundly impacted all of us fortunate enough to have known and worked with him,” Romualdez said in a separate statement.
“I am deeply saddened to hear the news of the passing of our colleague and friend, Palawan 1st District Rep. Edgardo “Egay” Salvame. It is a personal loss for me and a huge loss for our community and the nation.”
“Cong. Egay was far more than just a fellow lawmaker; he was a true advocate for Palawan, a devoted public servant whose compassion and dedication resonated deeply with those he represented. His commitment, integrity, and ceaseless effort to advocate for his constituents have profoundly impacted all of us fortunate enough to have known and worked with him,” the Speaker said.
