Nagpaabot ng pakikiramay si Leyte Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez sa naiwang pamilya ni dating Speaker Jose de Venecia

“Today, we mourn the passing of one of the greatest pillars of Philippine democracy and the political father of Lakas-CMD, former Speaker Jose de Venecia Jr.—a man whose brilliance, courage, and compassion helped shape the soul of our nation,” ani Romualdez.

Pinangunahan ni de Venecia ang ilang reporma sa Kamara at pagkakaroon ng Rainbow Coalition.

“Speaker Joe also made his mark on the world stage. He tirelessly championed interfaith dialogue long before it became a global agenda, making the Philippines a moral force in the international community. For that, and so much more, the world listened when he spoke,” pahayag pa nito.

“To Manay Gina, Cong. Christopher, and the entire De Venecia family—on behalf of Lakas-CMD and the House of Representatives—I extend our deepest condolences. We grieve with you, and we honor with you the extraordinary life of a man who gave his all for the Filipino people.”
(Vina de Guzman)