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BIODATA OF REP. EDCEL C. LAGMAN

 

EDUCATION, AWARDS and CITATIONS

  • University of the Philippines Graduate, Bachelor of Laws (1966) and Bachelor of Arts (1962), cum laude

  • Doctor of Humanities (honoris causa) conferred by the Bicol University (21 June 2013)

  • Scholastic Awards Received:

    • University and College Scholar (1958 – 1966)

    • Recipient, UP Presidential Pin for Academic Excellence, 1962

    • Life Member, Phi Kappa Phi International Honor Society since 1962

    • Life Member, Pi Gamma Mu International Honor Society since 1962

    • Member, Order of the Purple Feather (UP Law Honor Society)

    • Bienvenido Gonzales Memorial Law Scholar

    • UP Law Alumni Scholar

  • Editor, UP Law Register, 1962-1963, and Managing Editor, The Philippine Collegian, 1965

  • University Councilor, UP Student Council, 1964

  • Most Outstanding Congressman – The Philippines Free Press (1998); Consumer Welfare Foundation of the Philippines (9th Congress); Makati School of Journalism and the Arts (10th Congress)

  • Consistently chosen every ye

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    Edcel Lagman was the 'giant among us,' say House colleagues

    The House of Representatives on Wednesday paid tribute to the late Albay Rep. Edcel Lagman on Wednesday for standing as the "giant" among his colleagues in his 29 years as a lawmaker.

    Former Speaker Feliciano Belmonte, Jr. said Lagman, who died of cardiac arrest at age 82 last January 30, was simply a cut above the rest and always pushed for policies for the greater good.

    “They say the true measure of a man is not by the way he died, but the way he lived. By these criteria, we can safely say that Edcel Lagman stood as a giant among us. Yes, even when many of us here were taller than him physically. He was a man of unwavering integrity, principle, and conviction,” Belmonte said during the necrological service for Lagman in the House of Representatives.

    “Much has been said about the remarkable legacy he leaves behind in public service. Here, in the hallowed halls of the House of Representatives, we will remember him for the enduring mark he made on our legislative history as a relentless champion of

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    Edcel Lagman

    Filipino politician (1942–2025)

    In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Castelar and the surname or paternal family name is Lagman.

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    The Honorable

    Edcel C. Lagman

    Official portrait, 2019

    In office
    July 26, 2010 – January 20, 2012
    Preceded byRonaldo Zamora
    Succeeded byDanilo Suarez
    In office
    June 30, 2016 – January 30, 2025
    Preceded byEdcel Greco Lagman
    Succeeded byVacant
    In office
    June 30, 2004 – June 30, 2013
    Preceded byKrisel Lagman-Luistro
    Succeeded byEdcel Greco Lagman
    In office
    June 30, 1987 – June 30, 1998
    Preceded byAmando Cope
    Succeeded byKrisel Lagman-Luistro
    In office
    September 30, 2022 – January 30, 2025
    Preceded byFrancis Pangilinan
    Succeeded byErin Tañada (acting)
    In office
    February 25, 2011 – January 19, 2012
    Preceded byGloria Macapagal Arroyo
    Succeeded byBong Revilla
    Born

    Edcel Castelar Lagman


    (1942-05-01)May 1, 1942
    Malinao, Albay, Philippines