Resurreccion Acop
Resurreccion "Cion" Marrero Acop (November 21, 1947 – May 28, 2021) was a Filipino politician and medical doctor who specialized in pediatrics. She served as a member of the House of Representatives, representing the 2nd district of Antipolo, from 2019 until her death in 2021.
Resurreccion Acop | |
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 Acop in 2019 | |
| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Antipolo's 2nd district | |
| In office June 30, 2019 – May 28, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Romeo Acop |
| Succeeded by | Romeo Acop |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 21, 1947 Baguio, Philippines |
| Died | May 28, 2021 (aged 73) San Juan, Metro Manila, Philippines |
| Cause of death | COVID-19 |
| Political party | NUP |
| Spouse | Romeo Acop |
| Children | 3, including Philip Marrero Acop |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Pediatrician |
During her stint in the 18th Congress, she was the vice chairperson of the House Committee on Health and member of the Committees on Agriculture and Food, Basic Education and Culture, Inter-parliamentary Relations And Diplomacy, Public Order And Safety, Public Works And Highways, and Welfare Of Children.[1] She was also a member of the House of Representatives Electoral Tribunal.[2]
Acop's husband, former police general Romeo Acop, served in the same seat from 2010 until 2019 and again since 2022. The family owns the Marrero-Acop Clinic and Hospital in Antipolo.[3]
Acop died of complications from COVID-19 on May 28, 2021, at the age of 73.[4][5]
References
- "Committee Memberships". House of Representatives of the Philippines. Archived from the original on May 28, 2021. Retrieved May 15, 2023.
- "Lower House fills up vacancies in HRET, appropriations panel". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved May 15, 2023.
- "Late Antipolo Rep. Acop a 'caring mother to all'". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved May 15, 2023.
- "Antipolo solon succumbs to Covid-19". www.pna.gov.ph.
- "Antipolo lawmaker Resurreccion Acop dies after getting COVID-19". Rappler. May 28, 2021.