Henedina Abad

Henedina Razon-Abad was a Filipina politician.

Early life

Born in 1955, she attended Miriam College and later graduated from the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. After completing her education, Abad worked with several non-governmental organizations.
She also served as dean of the Ateneo de Manila University School of Government.

Career

Abad was a member of the House of Representatives from 2004 to 2007 and again between 2010 and 2017, representing the Liberal Party and the legislative district of Batanes.

Personal life

She was married to Florencio Abad, with whom she had four children, until her death from cancer at the age of 62 on 8 October 2017.

Death

Henedina Abad died at the age of 62 because of cancer, The Liberal Party said for a mass to be held at the Ateneo de Manila Chapel. Former Vice President Leni Robredo stated that the country "lost another treasure". Ifugao Rep. Teddy Baguilat and Quezon City Rep. Alfred Vargas stated comments also about her death.