HR01184: A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE PROFOUND CONDOLENCES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON THE PASSING OF MR. MARIO DUMAUAL
This resolution expresses the profound condolences of the House of Representatives on the passing of Mr. Mario Dumaual, a veteran entertainment journalist for ABS-CBN. The resolution highlights his extensive career, from his beginnings as a campus journalist specializing in sports at the University of the Philippines Los Baños, to his role as a staff writer for the Ministry of Agriculture, and later as an entertainment reporter for the Times Journal in 1982. It further acknowledges his contributions in writing TV news scripts and online articles for ABS-CBN's official website.
The resolution also recognizes Mr. Dumaual's significant impact on the entertainment industry, citing his receipt of the Joe Quirino Award at the 5th EDDYS Awards and a five-point brass star in the Eastwood City Walk of Fame. By formally adopting this resolution and transmitting a copy to his bereaved family, the House of Representatives not only honors his memory but also acknowledges the public's appreciation for his work and influence as a journalist, writer, and reporter in Philippine entertainment. This gesture reflects the collective sentiment of respect and gratitude for individuals who dedicate their careers to informing and enriching the lives of the Filipino people through media.