WATCH: Inauguration of the Jose de Venecia Jr. building and museum
The House of Representatives led by Speaker Martin Romualdez inaugurated the Jose de Venecia Building on Tuesday. It used to be known as the People’s Center.
The building was named in honor of former Pangasinan Rep. Jose de Venecia Jr., the only Speaker who served for five terms under two presidents (Ramos and Arroyo administrations).
In his speech, Romualdez described the 88-year-old statesman as a “rare force in Philippine politics–one who bridges divides with the precision of a diplomat and the passion of a patriot.”
“As we dedicate the Jose de Venecia Building and Museum, let us also commit ourselves to honoring his legacy by embodying the values he holds dear: unity, compassion, and the relentless pursuit of peace and progress,” Romualdez said.
“To us who have been fortunate enough to walk alongside him in the halls of public service, he is not just a mentor but a towering figure of inspiration. His wisdom, tempered by decades of experience; his humility, borne out of genuine service; and his optimism, unwavering even in the face of challenges, remain etched in our hearts,” he added.
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