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- 1 2 Virola, Madonna (May 24, 2022). "Ex-Occidental Mindoro town mayor dies". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved September 3, 2022.
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- 1 2 Delos Reyes, Nikki (May 24, 2022). "Former Occidental Mindoro gov dies". The Manila Times. Retrieved September 3, 2022.
- ↑ "Political dynasties win some, lose some". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Inquirer Southern Luzon. May 12, 2016. Retrieved September 3, 2022.
- ↑ Virola, Madonna (May 31, 2021). "Former Occidental Mindoro lawmaker dies on her 78th birthday". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved September 3, 2022.
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