Former Northern Samar representative Raul Aguila Daza dies at age 91, according to statements from his family and reports from multiple Philippine outlets. The family says he passed away peacefully and describes him as a devoted husband, father, grandfather and other relatives and friends, after a career in public service spanning more than five decades.
Outlets also note his long tenure in the House of Representatives, describing him as a longtime lawmaker who served multiple terms from the late 1960s through 2019. GMA News Online highlights his role as former Speaker Pro Tempore. Rappler adds political leadership context, saying Daza served as president of the Liberal Party and, at the peak of his career, was second-in-command in the House. The Inquirer similarly emphasizes his extended service as a representative, while GMA and Rappler focus on specific leadership positions and party role.
Across the coverage, the accounts agree on his death at 91 and his status as a prominent Northern Samar legislator and political leader, with differences mainly in which titles and periods of his career each outlet chooses to stress.
