House JGO meeting canceled out of respect for Blanco

Posted on Jul 28 2021

Flowers are laid on the table of the late representative Ivan A. Blanco in the House of Representatives’ chamber Monday. Blanco, 45, passed away last Friday. (Contributed Photo)

Rep. Celina R. Babauta (D-Saipan) has postponed the scheduled meeting today, Wednesday, of the House Judiciary and Governmental Operations Committee.

Babauta, who chairs the committee, said yesterday that she cancelled the meeting out of respect for representative Ivan A. Blanco (R-Saipan), who just passed away.

She put flowers Monday on Blanco’s table in the House chamber.

Wednesday’s meeting is postponed until further notice. The JGO chair told Saipan Tribune yesterday that there is no schedule yet on the continuation of the JGO hearing into Gov. Ralph DLG Torres’ travels and expenses.

Blanco, 45, passed away last Friday. Many described him as a leader, statesman, a true diplomat, and a dedicated public servant.

Ferdie De La Torre | Reporter

Ferdie Ponce de la Torre is a senior reporter of Saipan Tribune. He has a bachelor’s degree in journalism and has covered all news beats in the CNMI. He is a recipient of the CNMI Supreme Court Justice Award. Contact him at ferdie_delatorre@Saipantribune.com

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