Former Las Piñas City Mayor Vergel "Nene" Aguilar has passed away on Friday morning, his family confirmed. He was 74.
In a statement, his wife, Las Piñas Mayor Imelda "Mel" Aguilar said the former chief executive succumbed to a heart ailment at 4:12 AM after being confined at St. Lukes Medical Center - Global City.
"Nene, it pains all of us that you are no longer with us, but we know that you have accomplished your mission in this world, not only to your family and loved ones but to the hundreds of families you have served and supported throughout your years of service," the statement read.
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Nene served as mayor for 6 terms over 18 years, first from 1995 to 2004 then from 2007 to 2016. Since then, Nene and Mel have alternated as the city's mayor.
"As the current mayor of Las Piñas, the legacy and selfless public service you have rendered as mayor for 18 years to the people of Las Piñas will serve as my inspiration," the incumbent mayor stated.
Under Nene's term, Las Piñas was recognized by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) as one of the country’s best-managed cities.
It was also named an Awardee for Environmental Protection by the United Nations.
Nene and Mel have 4 children: Las Piñas Vice Mayor April Aguilar-Nery, Dr. Aivee Aguilar-Teo, Alelee Aguilar Andanar, and Anne Virgil Aguilar.
