CEBU CITY — Former Senator John Henry “Sonny” Osmea passed away in his condominium unit in this city on Tuesday afternoon.He was 86.
His sister Annie Osmea -Aboitiz and staff member Ferliza Contratista confirmed his death.
According to Contratista, Osmea was immediately cremated.
The cause of his death has yet to be revealed.
In July 2020, Osmea tested positive for the COVID-19 but soon recovered.
Osmea, the grandson of the late President Sergio Osmea Sr., served as senator of the Philippines from 1971 to 1972, 1987 to 1995, and 1998 to 2004.
Before that, he was elected vice mayor of Cebu City from 1965 to 1969, and city councilor from 1963 to 1965. He also became congressman of …
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