The resolution paid a brief tribute to the life of Degamo, who is survived by his spouse Pamplona Mayor Janice Degamo, and his son Carlo Degamo, a Board Member of Negros Oriental.
THE House of Representatives on Wednesday adopted a resolution expressing its condolences to the family of Negros Oriental Gov. Roel Degamo who was earlier murdered in a brazen armed attack in his own home in Pamplona, Negros Oriental last Saturday.
House Resolution (HR) No. 837 was introduced by Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez, House Majority Leader Manuel Jose “Mannix” Dalipe, Minority Leader Marcelino C. Libanan, Senior Deputy Majority Leader Ferdinand Alexander A. Marcos, and Tinggog Party-list Reps. Yedda Marie K. Romualdez and Jude A. Acidre. It was adopted in consolidation with HR No. 815 filed by Parañaque City Rep. Edwin Olivares.
“A decent man of action, Governor Roel Degamo was one of the rarest breeds in politics who accomplished almost all of his campaign promises and whose tireless efforts to extend the best quality of service to improve the lives of his people is beyond compare,” the resolution said.
“The untimely demise of Governor Roel R. Degamo leaves a significant loss and sorrow in the hearts of his family and friends, and he will always be remembered as a hardworking and dedicated public servant whose life was devoted to the betterment of the people of Negros Oriental,” it added.
The resolution paid a brief tribute to the life of Degamo, who is survived by his spouse Pamplona Mayor Janice Degamo, and his son Carlo Degamo, a Board Member of Negros Oriental.
“Before entering politics, Governor Degamo worked as a mechanic and driver, and as a senior plant mechanic and electrical control operator at the National Power Corporation in the Province of Palawan … Destined to serve his fellow Negrenses, Governor Degamo started his political career when he served as a Member of the Sangguniang Bayan of the Municipality of Siaton,” it continued.
He went on to become a member of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan and Vice Governor of Negros Oriental before taking the helm as the province’s highest-ranking local government executive.
“After devoting twenty-five years in public service, a decade of which as Chief Executive of the Province of Negros Oriental, Governor Roel Degamo made notable contributions and accomplishments through his various programs and projects implemented on health, education, infrastructure, environment and peace and order,” the resolution stated.
“Governor Degamo also championed for clean energy, commitment to renewable energy sources and strong opposition to coal-fired power plants … strengthened the framework for peace and development, which includes implementing programs and projects that cater to the needs of the people in the conflict-affected areas,” it further noted.
“As testaments of his successful efforts to bring government service to the people and transparency in various government transactions, the Province of Negros Oriental under the leadership of Governor Roel Degamo received multiple recognitions, commendations and awards,” it said.
The family Degamo left behind will be furnished with a copy of the resolution.
