Henedina Razon-Abad (26 January 1955 – 8 October 2017) was a Filipina politician.
Henedina R. Abad | |
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| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Batanes | |
| In office June 30, 2010 – October 8, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Carlo Oliver D. Diasnes |
| Succeeded by | Ciriaco Gato |
| In office June 30, 2004 – June 30, 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Florencio B. Abad |
| Succeeded by | Carlo Oliver D. Diasnes |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Henedina Razon January 26, 1955 Sampaloc, Manila |
| Died | October 8, 2017 (aged 62) Quezon City, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouse | Florencio Abad |
| Relations | Pacita Abad (Sister-in-law) |
| Children | Julia Andrea Abad Pio Emmanuel Abad Luis Andres Abad Cecilia Paz Abad |
| Alma mater | Miriam College Harvard University |
| Occupation | Lawyer, public servant |
| Profession | Law |
Early Life
Born in 1955,[1] she attended Miriam College (then Maryknoll College) and later graduated from the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. After completing her education, Abad worked with several non-governmental organizations.[2] She also served as dean of the Ateneo de Manila University School of Government.[3]
Career
Abad was a member of the House of Representatives from 2004 to 2007 and again between 2010 and 2017, representing the Liberal Party and the legislative district of Batanes.[1]
Personal Life
She was married to Florencio Abad, with whom she had four children,[4][5] until her death from cancer at the age of 62 on 8 October 2017.[6]
Death
Henedina Abad died at the age of 62 because of cancer, The Liberal Party said for a mass to be held at the Ateneo de Manila Chapel. Former Vice President Leni Robredo stated that the country "lost another treasure". Ifugao Rep. Teddy Baguilat and Quezon City Rep. Alfred Vargas stated comments also about her death. [7]