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Retired police general and Rep. Romeo Acop, 78, died Dec. 20 from a heart attack after a kidney transplant, leaving a legacy of fighting corruption.
Antipolo City 2nd District Representative Romeo Acop, 78, a retired police general and three-term congressman, died on December 20, 2025, from a heart attack at Assumption Hospital in Rizal.
He had undergone a successful kidney transplant on November 28 and was recovering.
Acop, known for his rigorous investigations into government corruption and accountability, served in the House of Representatives during the 19th and 20th Congresses and was a key figure in the quad-committee that recommended charges against former President Rodrigo Duterte.
He was set to serve as a prosecutor in Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial before proceedings were halted.
Colleagues across party lines mourned his passing, honoring his integrity, commitment to justice, and leadership in exposing misuse of confidential funds.
His death occurred amid ongoing scrutiny of government spending, particularly involving the Department of Public Works and Highways.
El general de policía retirado y representante Romeo Acop, de 78 años, murió el 20 de diciembre de un ataque cardíaco después de un trasplante de riñón, dejando un legado de lucha contra la corrupción.