Former Manila Vice Mayor Danilo Lacuna dies at 85

Former Manila Vice Mayor Danilo Lacuna passed away on Sunday morning at the age of 85, his eldest daughter, Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna-Pangan, announced.

In a Facebook post, the Lacuna family, through Mayor Lacuna, said their “Daddy Danny” died early Sunday morning surrounded by his loved ones.

“A man of great service and compassion, Danny touched many, creating a life that spans further than just his years and into the hearts of us all where he will remain forever,” the post read.

Danilo Lacuna served as Manila City Councilor from 1968 to 1975, and Manila Vice Mayor from 1970 to 1971; 1988 to 1992; and 1998 to 2007.

He also founded the local political party, Asenso Manileño, which produced former Manila Mayor Isko Moreno and incumbent Mayor Honey Lacuna, according to the Manila Public Information Office.

The late vice mayor is survived by his wife Melanie “Inday” Lacuna and five children: Honey, Lei, Dennis, Liza, and Philip.

Details regarding the wake will be announced later, according to the Manila Public Information Office. —Giselle Ombay/KG, GMA Integrated News