Former House SecGen passes away

Former House Secretary General Roberto P. Nazareno died early Tuesday morning after a lingering illness, his family said. He was 81.
 
Nazareno, who was Secretary General of the House of Representatives from 1996 until 2008, climbed the ranks within the legislative body. He joined the then Batasan Pambansa as Director of Plenary from 1978 until 1986, then was Head of the Secretariat Task Force during the 1986 to 1987 Constitutional Commission before resuming his former post as Director of Plenary Affairs of the House of Representatives from 1987 to 1990.

Before being appointed Secretary General, Nazareno served as Deputy Secretary General for Operations until 1996.

Colleagues and other House Secretariat officials remember Nazareno as being “very approachable and humble” while being dedicated to his duties.

He is survived, among others, by Ma. Liza Nazareno-Pascual of the House Internal Audit Department and Ruth L. Nazareno.

Nazareno’s remains will lie in state at the Funeraria Paz along Araneta Avenue, Quezon City starting Tuesday night. A Requiem Mass and Necrological services sponsored by House leaders and members, along with Secretariat officials and employees will be held on Thursday, April 3, also at Funeraria Paz. — Patricia Denise Chiu/BM, GMA News