MANILA Philippines — Jose Claveria de Venecia Jr. has passed away on Tuesday at the age of 89. De Venecia, was a lawmaker and five-time Speaker of the House of Representatives, who left an imprint on Philippine politics, peace efforts and economic policy for almost three decades. The Pangasinan-born “JDV” or “Manong Joe” was the longest serving Speaker in post-war Congress and was known for being a consensus builder. He headed the chamber from 1992 to 1998 and from 2001 to 2008, during the Ramos and Arroyo administrations, respectively and he served a total of seven terms in the House. […]... Keep on reading: Jose de Venecia, 5-time House speaker, dies at 89