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Henedina Abad
Henedina Razon-Abad (26 January 1955 – 8 October 2017) was a Filipina politician.
Henedina R. Abad | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from the Batanes's at-large congressional district | |
| In office June 30, 2010 – October 8, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Carlo Oliver D. Diasnes |
| Succeeded by | Ciriaco Gato |
| In office June 30, 2004 – June 30, 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Florencio B. Abad |
| Succeeded by | Carlo Oliver D. Diasnes |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Henedina Razon January 26, 1955 Sampaloc, Manila |
| Died | October 8, 2017 (aged 62) Quezon City, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouse | Florencio Abad |
| Relations | Pacita Abad (Sister-in-law) |
| Children | Julia Andrea Abad Pio Emmanuel Abad Luis Andres Abad Cecilia Paz Abad |
| Alma mater | Miriam College Harvard University |
| Occupation | Lawyer, public servant |
| Profession | Law |
Born in 1955,[1] she attended Miriam College (then Maryknoll College) and later graduated from the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. After completing her education, Abad worked with several non-governmental organizations.[2] She also served as dean of the Ateneo de Manila University School of Government.[3] Abad was a member of the House of Representatives from 2004 to 2007 and again between 2010 and 2017, representing the Liberal Party and the legislative district of Batanes.[1]
She was married to Florencio Abad, with whom she had four children,[4][5] until her death from cancer at the age of 62 on 8 October 2017.[6]
References edit
- ^ a b "Batanes Rep. Dina Abad succumbs to cancer". News5. 9 October 2017. Retrieved 10 October 2017.
- ^ De Jesus, Juliane Love (9 October 2017). "Batanes lawmaker – wife of Butch Abad – dies". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 9 October 2017.
- ^ "Batanes Representative Dina Abad dies". Rappler. 9 October 2017. Retrieved 9 October 2017.
- ^ "Batanes representative passes away". ABS-CBN. 9 October 2017. Retrieved 9 October 2017.
- ^ Nonato, Vince F. (9 October 2017). "Death of 'fierce liberal' Henedina Abad saddens House colleagues, Robredo". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 9 October 2017.
- ^ "Batanes Rep. Henedina Abad, 62". Manila Times. 9 October 2017. Retrieved 9 October 2017.