WHEN the news of the death of former House Speaker Prospero Nograles came out Saturday, May 4, netizens and the Davao City Councilors expressed their sympathy and condolences to the Nograles family.
As confirmed by his son Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles, his father passed away on the night of May 3, although no further details were disclosed by the family about the cause of death as of Saturday. The younger Nograles shared that his father, aged 71, died peacefully with his family around him.
“Our family would like to express our deepest gratitude to all of you for being a part of Papa Boy Nogie’s life and journey. May we please ask for your continued prayers. He is finally at peace,” the younger Nograles said in a statement.
Prospero Nograles served as the 22nd Speaker of the House from 2008 to 2010 representing the first district of Davao City. He was a representative from 1989 to 2010 serving in three separate terms.
Legacy to the scholars
Many of the netizens who expressed their sympathy to former House Speaker also took to Facebook to thank him for the help of Oplan Kaalam to their studies.
“Condolence. Thank you sa scholarship program, Sir. Mao jud intawon nay nakapahuman sa akong pagskwela sa USEP. Daghan kaayong salamat,” Kejo Jenn said.
“Thank you for the scholarship Sir Prospero Nograles. Dako gyud ka tabang sa akong pag eskwela, Sir. Proudly graduate of USEP. Condolence to the family,” FB user Dove Bee said.
Facebook netizen Che Che also shared the outreach programs that she and her co-scholars did to give back to the environment. “Nagtanom mig bakawan, nag coastal clean-up, nag-bayanihan, ug uban pa aron makatabang sa community ug at the same time ma-renew among scholarship. Naka-graduate mi, naka-save sa environment ug nagamit sa tama ang kwarta sa gobyerno,” she shared.
“Wala nasayang ako boto. Mao ni ang legacy ni Congressman Boy. Condolence po to Nograles family. Kami tanan nga inyong skolar mapasalamaton kaninyo,” she added.
The Oplan Kaalam is an Educational Scholarship Program conceptualized in May 2001 upon the election of Nograles especially for state university students.
Councilors sympathize
Davao City Councilors also expressed their condolences to the bereaved family. Serving as Congressman for decades, the councilors acknowledged his contributions to Davao City and to the country as well. Here’s what they have to say:
“Our deepest condolences to the family of Speaker Nograles. He will be remembered as one of the political stalwarts in the history of Davao City and the nation.” - Councilor Mabel Sunga Acosta said.
“Davao lost a brilliant and dedicated public servant. My family and I deeply mourn his death and pray for his eternal peace. Condolence to the Nograles family.” - Councilor Bonifacio Militar.
“May I extend my deepest sympathy to the bereaved family of the late PCN. We know that he is now in the loving arms of our Creator. Godspeed my dear friend and fellow public servant.” - Diosdado Mahipus.
“To the family of the late speaker Nograles, we extend our condolences to former Congressman Speaker Prospero Nograles.” - Councilor Danilo Dayanghirang.
“Rest in peace to our Mr. House Speaker, rejoice in the hands of our Almighty.” Councilor Myrna Dalodo-Ortiz.