Ex-Abucay mayor Liberato ‘Pambato’ Santiago Jr. dies at 89
ABUCAY, BATAAN — Former Abucay Mayor Liberato “Pambato” Santiago Jr. died Sunday afternoon (Nov. 1) at the age of 89, according to his son-in-law, incumbent Mayor Erik Martel, who announced the news on social media.
The cause of Santiago’s death was not publicly disclosed.
Santiago was a successful businessman before entering politics. He first became mayor after winning the 1998 elections and served until 2007.
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He returned to the mayoralty in 2016 and held the post until 2022.
Santiago earned the support of Abucay residents through his leadership and initiatives to spur the development of the second-class municipality. Among these was the establishment of a new municipal hall and government center, for which he donated prime lots. /cb
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