Congressman/General Tomas Meana Dumpit March 7, 1933 – June 11, 2023

Tomas M. Dumpit, a 3-term Congressman of La Union and a retired Brigadier General of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, at the age of 90. He chaired the House Committee for Veterans Affairs and led a contingent to the US to work with his counterpart in the US Congress.

His remains lay in state from 13 to 15 June 2023 at the Heritage Park, after which was brought to his beloved province of La Union, which he served for nine years as Congressman and continued to do so until his time of death. He was fi nally laid to rest at the Libingan ng mga Bayani on June 20 with fi tting honors reserved for Generals who served their country well.

He is survived by his fi ve children: Thelma, Tess, Butch, Ted, and Sonny “His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’– Matthew 25:23