Mayor Edwin Pangilinan and his mother succumbed to COVID-19 within hours of each other, according to local authorities.
According to sources, the mayor was brought to the hospital on March 15 after experiencing difficulty in breathing.
THE mayor of Famy, Laguna and his mother died within hours of each other after contracting COVID-19.
In a statement, the Laguna Provincial Information Office (PIO) confirmed the passing of Mayor Edwin Pangilinan due to complications from COVID-19 at the age of 53.
His mother, Lucena Pangilinan, also succumbed to COVID-19 that same day. She was 76.
According to sources, the mayor was brought to the hospital on March 15 after experiencing difficulty in breathing.
He was tested for COVID-19 on the same day. His results came back positive on March 16.
As of March 26, Famy town has reported 76 confirmed cases of COVID-19. (ONT)
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